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About

Wellington East is a residential area situated on the eastern side of the larger Wellington town within the borough of Telford and Wrekin. The locality is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more recent developments, serving as a home for a settled community. It contains several local schools and convenience retail outlets catering to daily needs, with its layout defined by main arterial roads connecting it to central Wellington and wider Telford.

The area includes the notable Haygate Road, a historic route that forms a key thoroughfare. Open green spaces are provided by locations such as the Wellington Cricket Club grounds and smaller recreational parks. Public transport links offer connections to the town centre and neighbouring districts, supporting the area's primarily residential function within the broader urban structure of Telford.

Area overview

On average Wellington East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wellington East is £44,634 per year. There are 3 schools in Wellington East: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wellington East is home to around 7,322 people, with a population density of about 2,959.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wellington East Population
7,322
Population density
2,959.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.59(+44%)
Shoplifting
20.21(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.12(+78%)
Public order
10.11(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(+14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,509
61.59%
Pakistani
1,280
17.48%
Other White
537
7.34%
African
233
3.18%
Indian
115
1.57%
Total population: 7,321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,442
25.06%
No qualifications
1,357
23.58%
Level 3 (A level)
877
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
792
13.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,755

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
768
26.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
713
24.85%
Owns with a mortgage
706
24.61%
Other social rented
366
12.76%
Social rents from council
236
8.23%
Total households: 2,869

Property prices in Wellington East

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Wellington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £463,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wellington East 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 Wellington East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£175,000
Detached13£285,000
Flats3£97,000
Terraced16£161,750

10 years median price trend in Wellington East

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

All postcodes in Wellington East

TF12LG

Manor Road

TF12JW

Bayley Road

TF12DE

Wrekin Retail Park

TF13BS

Ladycroft

TF12LW

Woollam Road

TF13AU

Albert Road

Data Sources

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