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About

Brookside ward lies in the eastern part of Telford, primarily consisting of the residential neighbourhoods of Brookside and Priorslee. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. A significant local feature is the presence of Priorslee Lake, a large body of water created from former industrial workings. This lake and its surrounding green space form a central recreational area for the community.

The ward is bordered by the M54 motorway to the north and includes Telford's main railway station, providing key transport links. Local amenities are focused around several small parades of shops serving the immediate residential areas. The landscape is largely residential, with pockets of woodland and the lake offering open space amidst the developed housing.

Area overview

On average Brookside has very high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 22.2% 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. The median sale price in Brookside is £145,000 (around £156 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £162,000. There are 1 schools in Brookside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Brookside

Median price: £145,000
Price per sq ft: £156
Sales (last 12 months): 25
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £162K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Brookside area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £380,000.

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
Semi-Detached1£380,000£280
Detached2£301,750£269
Terraced21£145,000£155
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.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£169,500£52,500£79,000
2017£185,000£49,500£85,000
2018—£50,500£90,500
2019£232,000£50,500£86,750
2020£233,750£52,000£97,500
2021£282,500£50,000£111,000
2022£327,500£68,000£130,000
2023£320,000£62,000£129,950
2024£250,000£82,000£129,500
2025£275,000£53,000£135,000
2026£328,500£68,000£145,000
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.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£165£74£84
2017£161£85£89
2018—£67£101
2019£177£102£98
2020£212£112£102
2021£269£106£127
2022£255£126£138
2023£243£110£137
2024£247£131£138
2025£263£109£148
2026£275£132£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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Telford and Wrekin district.

Band A£1,504
Band B£1,755
Band C£2,006
Band D£2,256
Band E£2,758
Band F£3,259
Band G£3,760
Band H£4,513

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Brookside ward.

Local councillors

Arnold Richard Hugh England

Brookside - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Brookside

What is the average house price in Brookside?

The median sale price in Brookside is £145,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brookside?

Brookside has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Brookside?

Brookside scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brookside sits around rank 4,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Brookside?

The average household income in Brookside is around £43,639 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brookside?

Brookside is represented by 1 elected councillor: Arnold Richard Hugh England (Labour Party).