Living in TF8, Telford and Wrekin
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TF8 in Telford and Wrekin. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Telford and Wrekin: £220,519, up 1.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around TF8
64 recorded home sales on the streets around central TF8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £90,000 to £1,110,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 NEW ROAD, TF8 7AU | detached | £415,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| PRIMROSE COTTAGE WATERLOO STREET, TF8 7AA | terraced | £264,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 24 ROBERTS ROAD, TF7 5JJ | semi-detached | £187,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 6 MOLLETT DRIVE, TF8 7BH | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 10 KYRLE CLOSE, TF8 7BQ | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 51 BEECH ROAD, TF7 5JW | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-04-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 58% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Madeley Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Captain Webb Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Barrow 1618 CofE Free School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
15 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
89 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TF8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Telford and Wrekin's figures.
Common questions about TF8
What is the average house price in TF8?
The average sold price in Telford and Wrekin is £220,519 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TF8?
Prices in Telford and Wrekin are up 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TF8?
The median of 64 recorded sales around central TF8 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £90,000 to £1,110,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TF8?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central TF8, and 58% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TF8?
89 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TF8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TF8 at risk of flooding?
Central TF8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TF8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 58% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 89 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TF8 safe?
89 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TF8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TF8 or TF12, TF8 or TF7, TF8 or TF4.
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