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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 66 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
66
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
34.71(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.75(+74%)
Shoplifting
15.63(+80%)
Other theft
6.36(+12%)
Public order
6.25(+3%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Donnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 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
Semi-Detached43£180,000
Flats2£116,250
Detached5£290,000
Terraced26£161,250

10 years median price trend in Donnington

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

All postcodes in Donnington

TF27RN

Orchid Close

TF28AU

James Way

TF28BZ

Queens Road

TF28HN

Jubilee Avenue

TF27HZ

Furnace Lane

TF28EE

Hawthorn Place

TF27RL

Columbine Way

TF28HD

The Crescent

TF27JB

Mayfield

TF28JA

School Road

TF27NR

St Matthews Road

TF28HP

Winston Drive

TF28AD

Donnington

TF28QL

Landy Close

TF27RQ

Sorrel Close

TF28AY

James Way

TF28EW

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF28JD

Ash Road

TF28LH

Humber Way

TF27PS

Church Road

TF27HW

Cardinals Close

TF28EZ

Turreff Avenue

TF28HT

School Road

TF27PQ

The Glebelands

TF27AU

Smith Crescent

TF28JR

Station Road

TF27LX

Bradley Road

TF28EY

Turreff Avenue

TF27SA

Colridge Court

TF28AG

Morris Drive

TF27QT

Barn Close

TF28DP

Wrekin Drive

TF28HZ

Coronation Drive

TF27QX

The Common

TF28EH

Hawthorn Road

TF27HP

Bishops Walk

TF28DB

Queens Road

TF27PR

St Matthews Road

TF27AT

Furnace Lane

TF27LT

Cordingley Way

TF28EL

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF28DX

Wrekin Drive

TF27RH

Campion Drive

TF28DE

Hayward Avenue

TF28JB

School Road

TF27LQ

Oakengates Road

TF28EX

Turreff Avenue

TF28EF

Wrekin Drive

TF27QE

Ambleside Way

TF28HX

Coronation Drive

TF27PD

The Common

TF27LZ

Lodge Coppice

TF28AW

Wellington Road

TF28LL

Humber Way

TF28HR

Jubilee Avenue

TF27AS

St Georges Road

TF27PG

The Common

TF27LG

Old Office Place

TF28LJ

Humber Way

TF28DZ

Farm Lane Bungalows

TF28BF

Winifred's Drive

TF27FR

Donnington

TF27QB

Bradley Road

TF27LY

Eastwood Drive

TF27QP

Ash Lea Drive

TF28BB

Winifreds Drive

TF28ED

Wrekin Drive

TF28AL

Algernon Court

TF27PH

The Glebelands

TF27LJ

Cordingley Way

TF28DU

Wrekin Drive

TF27PA

The Common

TF27HY

Furnace Lane

TF27RS

Brick Kiln Way

TF28BT

East Avenue

TF27NZ

St Matthews Road

TF28JT

Donnington Drive

TF28LE

Donnington Way

TF27JY

Furnace Lane

TF28LP

Humber Lane

TF28HJ

Church Walk

TF28AE

Wellington Road

TF27RG

Bradley Road

TF27NW

St Georges Road

TF28ER

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF28DY

Coddon Close

TF27SF

Church Grove

TF27JD

Furnace Lane

TF28AR

Millward Close

TF27JE

Furnace Lane

TF28AS

Harding Close

TF28HH

School Road

TF28LF

Donnington Way

TF27NJ

St Georges Road

TF27NX

The Common

TF27PB

The Common

TF27LN

Cordingley Way

TF28BD

Phoenix Close

TF27NS

Ash Lea Drive

TF28JF

Highlander Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.