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Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor

About

Lawley, Horsehay, and Lightmoor are modern residential communities situated on the eastern side of Telford. The area is characterised by recent housing developments, including estates with a mix of property styles and integrated green spaces. Lightmoor Village is noted for its focus on sustainable design and community-led planning principles, creating a distinct layout compared to typical suburban builds.

The landscape includes pockets of woodland and open fields, with the Silkin Way pedestrian and cycle route passing through. Horsehay contains historical industrial elements, such as the preserved Horsehay Pool and remnants of its ironworking past. The area provides local shopping facilities and schools, functioning primarily as commuter settlements with direct road links to Telford centre and the M54 motorway.

Area overview

On average Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor is £61,064 per year. There are 4 schools in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor is home to around 8,558 people, with a population density of about 1,896.6 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor Population

8,558

Population density

1,896.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.57(-6%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.17(-6%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.67(-36%)

Drugs

4.21(+57%)

Other theft

3.62(-36%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

7,426

86.8%

Other White

235

2.75%

Indian

193

2.26%

African

146

1.71%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

130

1.52%

Total population: 8,555

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,223

34.59%

Level 3 (A level)

1,423

22.14%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,002

15.59%

No qualifications

759

11.81%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

595

9.26%

Total 16+ residents: 6,427

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,653

50.61%

Owns outright

614

18.8%

Other social rented

432

13.23%

Private landlord or letting agency

369

11.3%

Shared ownership

2.73%

Total households: 3,266

Property prices in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£143,000	£135,500	£137,500	£165,000	£313,000
Terraced	41	£220,000	£140,000	£187,500	£245,000	£265,000
Detached	50	£331,500	£245,000	£295,000	£388,750	£604,750
Semi-Detached	48	£234,500	£162,800	£201,500	£261,563	£301,623

10 years median price trend in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor

All postcodes in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor

TF42NB

New Row

TF43TX

Little Flint

TF43UF

Connomara Meadow

TF42UX

Wesleyan Way

TF42UL

Grocers Close

TF42UF

Lawley

TF43GR

Jackson Drive

TF43BY

Little Flint

TF42SE

Village Drive

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail