Area guide · Shropshire
Living in Telford
A snapshot of life in Telford, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Telford is a city in Shropshire, West Midlands with a population of 156,326. The average house price is £246,018 and the overall crime rate is 74.9 per 1,000 residents.
Where Telford ranks
Population
156,326
Avg House Price
£246,018
Crime Rate
74.9/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
77.5%
Avg Download Speed
417 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£29,745
Median Age
41.5
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Telford's detached homes (£341,839) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£107,403).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Telford prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£165,689 → £246,018).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £341,839 | £325,000 | 573 |
| Semi-Detached | £206,012 | £200,000 | 670 |
| Terraced | £163,475 | £158,000 | 523 |
| Flat | £107,403 | £105,000 | 92 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Telford is 74.9 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Telford: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
77.5% of 53 schools (43 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 53 |
| Primary | 43 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 77.5% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Apley Wood Primary Academy | Primary | No rating available |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Captain Webb Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Charlton School | Secondary | Good |
| Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre | Primary | Good |
| Dothill Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Ercall Wood Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase | Primary | Good |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase | Secondary | Good |
| Hollinswood Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Holmer Lake Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Holy Trinity Academy | Secondary | Good |
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School | Primary | Good |
| John Randall Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Ladygrove Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Lantern Academy | Primary | No rating available |
| Lawley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good |
| Lawley Village Academy | Primary | Good |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Madeley Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good |
| Millbrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good |
| Muxton Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| New Road Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Outstanding |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Priorslee Academy | Primary | Good |
| Randlay Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Redhill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding |
| Short Wood Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. | Primary | Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre | Primary | No rating available |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| The Telford Langley School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| The Telford Park School | Secondary | Inadequate |
| Thomas Telford School | Secondary | Good |
| William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Wombridge Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Wrekin View Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Telford averages 417 Mbps — 317% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Telford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 78.1% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 75.1 |
| % Rated C or Above | 78.1% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,005 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 156,326 |
| Median Age | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,745 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Telford?
The average house price in Telford is £246,018 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Telford?
The most affordable entry point in Telford is a flat, with an average price of £107,403.
Is Telford a safe place to live?
Telford has a recorded crime rate of 74.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Telford?
Telford has 53 schools in total, with 77.5% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Telford?
Average broadband download speeds in Telford are around 417 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.
How big is Telford?
Telford is a settlement in Shropshire with a population of approximately 156,326.
Most compared with
How does Telford stack up against its neighbours?
Albrighton
vsTelford
- House price
- £332,275 · £246,018
- Crime rate
- 48.3 · 74.9
- Distance
- 8.2 mi
Bayston Hill
vsTelford
- House price
- £298,881 · £246,018
- Crime rate
- 48.3 · 74.9
- Distance
- 12.8 mi
Bridgnorth
vsTelford
- House price
- £334,650 · £246,018
- Crime rate
- 48.3 · 74.9
- Distance
- 10.2 mi
Broseley
vsTelford
- House price
- £281,884 · £246,018
- Crime rate
- 48.2 · 74.9
- Distance
- 4.6 mi
Codsall
vsTelford
- House price
- £346,105 · £246,018
- Crime rate
- 50.6 · 74.9
- Distance
- 12.0 mi
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
vsTelford
- House price
- £267,329 · £246,018
- Crime rate
- 74.8 · 74.9
- Distance
- 7.1 mi