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Wellington West

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About

Wellington West is a residential area situated on the western edge of Telford town centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing, with many homes offering views across the surrounding Shropshire landscape. The area provides straightforward access to the town's central retail and business facilities.

A notable local feature is the Wrekin hill, which forms a prominent backdrop to the area. The residential streets are complemented by several green spaces and playing fields, contributing to a suburban atmosphere. Local amenities include schools and community facilities serving the immediate population.

Area overview

On average Wellington West has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wellington West is £47,052 per year. There are 2 schools in Wellington West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wellington West is home to around 7,569 people, with a population density of about 3,288 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wellington West Population
7,569
Population density
3,288 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.14(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.54(+100%)
Shoplifting
17.7(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(+20%)
Public order
7.4(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,106
80.67%
Other White
386
5.1%
Pakistani
193
2.55%
Indian
140
1.85%
African
140
1.85%
Total population: 7,569

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,886
29.9%
No qualifications
1,188
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,097
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
911
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,092
31.16%
Owns with a mortgage
877
25.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
667
19.04%
Other social rented
530
15.13%
Social rents from council
254
7.25%
Total households: 3,504

Property prices in Wellington West

Median price£211,500
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £263K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 (about £250 per square foot) in Wellington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wellington West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£352,500£276
Semi-Detached31£220,000£260
Terraced17£181,000£237
Flats10£127,475£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wellington West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wellington West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,498£113,500£150,000£126,500
2017£245,000£118,500£157,500£137,250
2018£265,000£89,750£171,000£146,250
2019£284,950£92,950£169,000£140,250
2020£265,000£135,000£189,950£143,000
2021£291,500£117,500£196,950£174,500
2022£297,500£97,000£191,000£156,750
2023£332,500£153,250£215,000£167,000
2024£360,000£134,500£225,500£170,000
2025£350,000£131,500£226,000£177,500
2026£375,000£103,000£205,000£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wellington West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wellington West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£185£181£182
2017£201£184£176£171
2018£222£153£191£162
2019£223£158£185£181
2020£227£193£196£171
2021£237£176£216£193
2022£243£172£249£194
2023£269£207£240£207
2024£279£266£248£219
2025£273£203£256£228
2026£248£193£252£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wellington West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wellington West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.