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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

TF27JY

Furnace Lane

TF28ES

Baldwin Webb Avenue

TF27PN

Church Road

Data Sources

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