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About

Donnington lies in the northeastern part of the Telford and Wrekin borough, situated near the border with Staffordshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates and local amenities built in the latter half of the 20th century. It is bordered by the A518 road and includes the separate, older village of Donnington Wood, which has its own distinct character and history tied to the local industrial past.

The area's landscape is marked by the presence of Donnington Wood Canal, a remnant of the Shropshire Canal system that once served the industrial works. Telford Steam Railway operates nearby, with its heritage line running through the area. Open spaces include Donnington Recreation Ground, providing sports facilities and green space for the community. The M54 motorway runs close by, offering direct transport links to Telford town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Donnington has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Donnington is £43,392 per year. There are 3 schools in Donnington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Donnington is home to around 8,959 people, with a population density of about 2,429.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Donnington Population
8,959
Population density
2,429.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.16(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.08(+59%)
Shoplifting
12.95(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(+1%)
Public order
6.47(+6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,231
80.7%
Other White
679
7.58%
African
335
3.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
147
1.64%
Indian
106
1.18%
Total population: 8,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,789
25.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,268
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,182
16.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,159
16.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
888
12.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,965

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
908
25.53%
Owns outright
776
21.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
749
21.06%
Other social rented
532
14.96%
Social rents from council
467
13.13%
Total households: 3,557

Property prices in Donnington

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Donnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £387,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Donnington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£290,000
Flats2£116,250
Semi-Detached28£180,000
Terraced22£164,000

10 years median price trend in Donnington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Donnington.

All postcodes in Donnington

TF27RQ

Sorrel Close

TF28LB

Primmer Road

TF27NQ

St Georges Road

TF28JS

Wellington Road

TF27LU

Wood Close

TF27LJ

Cordingley Way

TF28DA

Queens Road

TF28DF

Hayward Avenue

TF28HT

School Road

TF28JD

Ash Road

TF27LL

Cordingley Way

TF27NW

St Georges Road

TF27PB

The Common

TF27RU

Dalebrook Drive

TF28AG

Morris Drive

TF27PR

St Matthews Road

TF27PY

Bradley Road

TF27QT

Barn Close

TF27RX

Donnington Wood Way

TF28DT

Wrekin Drive

TF28JA

School Road

TF28LJ

Humber Way

TF28LL

Humber Way

TF28DP

Wrekin Drive

TF27SA

Colridge Court

TF28BX

East Avenue

TF28BQ

Leonard Close

TF27QB

Bradley Road

TF28AS

Harding Close

TF28BS

Park Road

TF28DD

Hayward Avenue

TF28BH

Leonard Close

TF28LF

Donnington Way

TF27AS

St Georges Road

TF27NZ

St Matthews Road

TF27PE

The Common

TF27RN

Orchid Close

TF27NX

The Common

TF28HN

Jubilee Avenue

TF27RW

Guests Close

TF28ET

Church Walk

TF28LD

Primmer Road

TF28BU

East Avenue

TF28JZ

Highlander Drive

TF27HY

Furnace Lane

TF27PA

The Common

TF28DU

Wrekin Drive

TF28EN

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF28HF

New Road

TF27PQ

The Glebelands

TF28AB

Wellington Road

TF27AU

Smith Crescent

TF27AX

Smith Crescent

TF27PP

The Fields

TF28BP

Park Road

TF27LP

Ewart Road

TF22SA

Donnington

TF28HX

Coronation Drive

TF27HZ

Furnace Lane

TF27NP

St Georges Road

TF28AP

Barclay Court

TF28DW

Dukes View

TF27JA

Furnace Lane

TF27LS

Cordingley Way

TF27NL

High Mount

TF27PX

Church Road

TF28BL

West Avenue

TF28QL

Landy Close

TF27RR

Goodyear Way

TF28FD

The Willows

TF27LN

Cordingley Way

TF27NS

Ash Lea Drive

TF27PH

The Glebelands

TF27RL

Columbine Way

TF28AD

Donnington

TF28LP

Humber Lane

TF27QZ

St Georges Road Industrial Estate

TF28BA

Winifreds Drive

TF27HP

Bishops Walk

TF28AU

James Way

TF27NJ

St Georges Road

TF28HE

Turreff Avenue

TF27JB

Mayfield

TF17GT

Hortonwood 37

TF27LQ

Oakengates Road

TF27NR

St Matthews Road

TF27FR

Donnington

TF28EB

The Parade

TF28EL

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF27PG

The Common

TF27LH

Cordingley Way

TF27SB

Glebeland Court

TF27LG

Old Office Place

TF27LZ

Lodge Coppice

TF27PT

Church Road

TF27RP

Poppy Drive

TF28BY

Oakengates Road

TF28EF

Wrekin Drive

TF28HP

Winston Drive

TF28HU

School Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.