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About

Brookside is a residential neighbourhood situated in the eastern part of Telford, within the borough of Telford and Wrekin. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing, with local amenities including a community centre and shops centred around Brookside Avenue. It is positioned near the A442 Queensway, providing direct road connections to other parts of the town.

The area is bordered by the large expanse of Telford Town Park to the west, offering extensive green space. A specific local feature is the presence of the former Brookside railway station, a remnant of the area's industrial past linked to the now-defunct Wellington to Craven Arms railway line. The area is primarily residential, with several schools serving the local community.

Area overview

On average Brookside has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brookside is £43,639 per year. There are 2 schools in Brookside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brookside is home to around 7,130 people, with a population density of about 4,665 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brookside Population
7,130
Population density
4,665 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.47(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.67(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(0%)
Public order
6.31(+4%)
Drugs
4.63(+73%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,764
80.81%
African
484
6.79%
Other White
356
4.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
86
1.21%
Other Black
82
1.15%
Total population: 7,133

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,318
24.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,015
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
917
17.03%
Level 3 (A level)
861
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
801
14.87%
Total 16+ residents: 5,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
835
30.34%
Owns outright
755
27.43%
Owns with a mortgage
656
23.84%
Other social rented
299
10.86%
Social rents from council
152
5.52%
Total households: 2,752

Property prices in Brookside

Median price£182,900
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £269K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £182,900 (about £222 per square foot) in Brookside area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brookside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£275,000£271
Semi-Detached12£186,450£256
Terraced21£144,000£154
Flats1£68,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brookside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brookside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,975£52,500£119,000£79,950
2017£178,000£49,500£124,500£86,500
2018£193,000£91,500£112,000£90,750
2019£212,475£52,500£122,500£89,500
2020£215,000£52,500£143,000£100,000
2021£250,000£50,000£142,000£115,000
2022£275,000£68,000£168,500£131,500
2023£239,500£66,000£136,000£130,000
2024£250,000£138,500£170,000£132,500
2025£272,500£53,000£197,000£135,000
2026£280,000£68,000£173,950£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brookside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brookside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£74£174£84
2017£171£85£198£95
2018£193£67£173£101
2019£183£102£202£101
2020£212£112£202£109
2021£226£106£224£129
2022£245£126£201£139
2023£253£112£150£138
2024£276£180£250£139
2025£271£109£237£148
2026£273£132£280£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brookside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brookside in the last year.

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.