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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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 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
Detached4£307,500
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

TF27HW

Cardinals Close

TF27LX

Bradley Road

TF28BE

Leonard Close

TF28EZ

Turreff Avenue

TF28HR

Jubilee Avenue

TF28JY

Station Road

TF27PW

The Fields

TF28AQ

Morris Drive

TF28BW

Park Road

TF27QS

Penistone Close

TF28AZ

James Way

TF28HG

Turreff Avenue

TF28JT

Donnington Drive

TF27JD

Furnace Lane

TF27RA

St Georges Road

TF28AY

James Way

TF28BZ

Queens Road

TF27PU

Bradley Court

TF27QE

Ambleside Way

TF28AF

Morris Drive

TF28JU

Highlander Drive

TF28AW

Wellington Road

TF27NY

St Matthews Road

TF28AX

James Way

TF28EX

Turreff Avenue

TF28LA

Primmer Road

TF28AN

Barclay Court

TF28EA

Wrekin Drive

TF28EH

Hawthorn Road

TF28JR

Station Road

TF28DB

Queens Road

TF27JE

Furnace Lane

TF27RS

Brick Kiln Way

TF27NT

St Matthews Road

TF27QP

Ash Lea Drive

TF28AJ

Wellington Road

TF28EU

Church Walk

TF28LE

Donnington Way

TF28BF

Winifred's Drive

TF28AL

Algernon Court

TF28ED

Wrekin Drive

TF27PF

The Glebelands

TF27RB

Liz Clare Court

TF28AE

Wellington Road

TF28GA

Barclay Court

TF28HH

School Road

TF28JB

School Road

TF28BN

West Avenue

TF28DY

Coddon Close

TF28HW

Jubilee Avenue

TF27JF

Greenaway Place

TF28JF

Highlander Drive

TF27RJ

Celandine Way

TF28DZ

Farm Lane Bungalows

TF28HZ

Coronation Drive

TF27QR

Waxhill Close

TF27SD

Bradley Fields

TF27SE

Lodge Road

TF28EQ

The Parade

TF28LH

Humber Way

TF27AT

Furnace Lane

TF27RG

Bradley Road

TF28EG

Queens Road

TF28EJ

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF27LY

Eastwood Drive

TF28DE

Hayward Avenue

TF28EW

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF28DG

Hayward Avenue

TF27LR

Oakengates Road

TF27LW

Cordingley Way

TF27SF

Church Grove

TF27SG

Church Grove

TF28DN

Wrekin Drive

TF28EP

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF28HJ

Church Walk

TF28HS

Jubilee Avenue

TF27RH

Campion Drive

TF28AR

Millward Close

TF28DX

Wrekin Drive

TF28HY

Coronation Drive

TF28EY

Turreff Avenue

TF28HD

The Crescent

TF28AT

Townsend Croft

TF28AH

Wellington Road

TF28BB

Winifreds Drive

TF27PD

The Common

TF27NG

St Georges Road

TF27PL

The Glebelands

TF27PZ

Church Road

TF27QW

Ash Lea Drive

TF28ER

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF27PS

Church Road

TF27QX

The Common

TF28BD

Phoenix Close

TF27BF

Wrockwardine Wood Way

TF27LT

Cordingley Way

TF27PJ

The Glebelands

TF28BT

East Avenue

TF28EE

Hawthorn Place

TF28JE

Ash Road

Data Sources

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