Postcode insights

TF8 7PS

Madeley Road

Ironbridge Gorge

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Detailed insights for TF8 7PS

Overview

Postcode TF8 7PS is located in an urban city, within the Ironbridge Gorge ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £56,082 per year. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £56,082 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF8 7PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall near TF8 7PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Telford Central located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
517.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.12(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.95(+57%)
Shoplifting
15.59(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-7%)
Public order
6.1(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
90.51%
Indian
6
2.37%
Irish
5
1.98%
Other White
5
1.98%
Pakistani
4
1.58%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
52%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.22%
No qualifications
25
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
49.61%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.08%
Other social rented
10
7.75%
Social rents from council
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Ironbridge Gorge

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £333K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Ironbridge Gorge area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,110,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£386,708£318
Semi-Detached20£225,000£300
Terraced13£223,000£296
Flats2£141,475£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ironbridge Gorge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348,000£128,500£299,950£215,000
2017£288,500£131,000£230,000£164,000
2018£316,000£110,000£177,000£192,500
2019£330,000£125,250£173,475£187,500
2020£324,950£120,000£184,950£199,950
2021£337,475£138,000£207,751£224,950
2022£415,000£156,250£259,950£243,000
2023£400,000£125,000£221,000£200,000
2024£350,000£136,500£229,500£245,000
2025£332,500£141,475£254,975£224,000
2026£700,000£205,000£228,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£196£232£243
2017£259£221£219£216
2018£253£196£236£260
2019£270£199£198£247
2020£251£184£235£243
2021£260£196£222£247
2022£326£213£311£310
2023£335£226£262£271
2024£284£288£352£265
2025£310£222£300£300
2026£284£363£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ironbridge Gorge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF8 7PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF8 7PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Riversmead, Waterloo Street, Telford, TF8 7AADetachedFreehold£1,110,000
22 May 2025Oak House, Waterloo Street, Telford, TF8 7AASemi-DetachedFreehold£363,000
12 Dec 20253, Hillside, Telford, TF8 7QRDetachedFreehold£395,000
18 Nov 20259, Madeley Road, Telford, TF8 7PPOtherFreehold£217,000
18 Nov 20259, Madeley Road, Telford, TF8 7PPDetachedFreehold£217,000

Schools

In the TF8 7PS postcode area, located within Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF8 7PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableAspris Telford SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Abraham DarbyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Telford and Wrekin district (2025-26).

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,669
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,146
Band E£2,623
Band F£3,100
Band G£3,577
Band H£4,292

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TF8 7PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carolyn Healy

Ironbridge Gorge - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shaun Davies

Telford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTelford and WrekinE06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTelfordE14001541
WardIronbridge GorgeE05015220
ParishThe GorgeE04000944
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher ErcallE02002937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 010BE01014148
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF8 7PS

Is TF8 7PS (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall) safe?

The area around TF8 7PS records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TF8 7PS?

The median sale price around TF8 7PS in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF8 7PS?

There are 6 schools close to TF8 7PS, including Aspris Telford School (Requires improvement), Woodlands Primary School (Good) and Haberdashers' Abraham Darby (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF8 7PS?

TF8 7PS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,498 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF8 7PS (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF8 7PS is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carolyn Healy (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.