TF8 7JA is in Coalport, Telford and Wrekin district. TF8 7JA is located in the Ironbridge Gorge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coalport, Telford, TF8 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF8 7JD, TF8 7JF, TF8 7JB, TF8 7HZ, TF8 7JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF8 7JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 26.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 49% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 39.3% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 12.4% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 21.5% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 37.6% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 95.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TF8 7JA was 122.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.7% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
TF8 7JA has the 7th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton and the 123rd highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalport Bridge Toll House, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2020-10-09 | £458,957 |
| Coalport Bridge Toll House, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2011-06-28 | £447,351 |
| Coalport Bridge Toll House, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2003-02-06 | £516,087 |
TF8 7JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TF8 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School 109 Southgate , Sutton Hill TF7 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School Upper Road , Madeley TF7 5DL | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery Coalport Road , TF12 5AN | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Randall Primary School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broseley CE Primary School Dark Lane , TF12 5LW | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Telford School The Upper Forge , Dale Road DE11 9LR | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Inn | Coalport, Telford | 106 yd | |
| The Brewery Inn | The Brewery Inn High Street, Coalport | 297 yd | |
| Shakespeare Inn | The Shakespeare Inn High Street, Coalport | 971 yd | |
| The Boat Inn | The Boat Inn Ferry Road, Jackfield | 1,038 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.