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Telford and Wrekin

About

Telford and Wrekin is a district in the West Midlands, covering an area of approximately 290 square kilometres. It includes the new town of Telford, which was developed in the 1960s, as well as historic market towns like Wellington and Newport. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with industrial estates alongside green spaces such as the Wrekin, a prominent hill and local landmark.

The area has strong transport links, including the M54 motorway and rail connections to Birmingham and Shrewsbury. Telford is home to shopping centres like Telford Shopping Centre and Southwater, as well as cultural sites such as Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The district also features several parks and nature reserves, offering outdoor recreation opportunities.

Area overview

On average Telford and Wrekin has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Telford and Wrekin is £43,362 per year. There are 85 schools in Telford and Wrekin: 55 primary (8 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 12 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Telford and Wrekin Population

185,541

Population density

639.1 per km²

Demographics

British

153,936

82.97%

Other White

8,589

4.63%

Indian

4,559

2.46%

African

3,962

2.14%

Pakistani

3,368

1.82%

Total population: 185,543

Housing

Owns outright

23,088

30.18%

Owns with a mortgage

22,776

29.77%

Private landlord or letting agency

14,694

19.21%

Other social rented

8,818

11.53%

Social rents from council

4,966

6.49%

Total households: 76,509

Property prices in Telford and Wrekin

Based on 1,725 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Telford and Wrekin area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,650,000.

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 Telford and Wrekin over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	612	£328,975	£218,000	£280,000	£387,750	£557,250
Flats	88	£113,500	£60,000	£85,000	£138,125	£181,500
Semi-Detached	636	£210,250	£135,000	£180,000	£249,588	£315,750
Terraced	389	£165,000	£100,400	£135,000	£200,000	£273,800

10 years median price trend in Telford and Wrekin

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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