Town Pop. 141,843

Living in Telford: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Telford comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.

On healthcare specifically, Telford sits 13 points above the TF1 district figure of 38/100. That puts Telford in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TF1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 6,447 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 2,681 crimes

↑ 24% above national average

Shoplifting 1,718 crimes

↑ 55% above national average

Public order 1,099 crimes

↑ 18% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 1,062 crimes

↑ 10% above national average

other 3,190 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 1,669 crimes
2 Shopping Area 663 crimes
3 Supermarket 649 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³

Green Space 74

Parks Ample 106

Sports Pitches Ample 144

Allotments Ample 7

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 16

Bowling Greens Ample 19

Playgrounds Ample 144

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 65 in area

5Outstanding39Good10Requires Improvement1Inadequate10Ungraded

Madeley Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Newdale Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Redhill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
The Bridge at HLCSpecial · inspected 2025
Outstanding
William Reynolds Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Broseley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Captain Webb Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Charlton SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Dawley Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospitalin area

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital9.7 mi

New Cross Hospital13.8 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

8 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,726 patients per GP

16dentists21pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)46.7%

available across Telford and Wrekin

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

89.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

89.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 3,751 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.5%Unemployed3.4%Retired21.9%Student4.1%Other inactive14.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary36.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership58.6%

Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Telford and Wrekin · 2026-27

A £1,504

B £1,755

C £2,005

D £2,256

E £2,757

F £3,259

G £3,760

H £4,512

Energy West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Oakengates 0.9 mi

Telford Central 1 mi

Wellington 2.5 mi

J5 M54 0.5 mi

J6 M54 0.7 mi

J5 M54 0.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 98

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 97

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 69

Retail Shopping Ample 375

Takeaways Ample 83

Fitness Ample 24

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£213,000	836
Detached	£308,250	282
Semi-detached	£195,000	310
Terraced	£171,250	204
Flat / Maisonette	£110,000	40

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Telford a nice place to live?

Telford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Telford is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Telford?

Telford has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 16,197 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Telford?

Among the top-rated schools in Telford are Madeley Nursery School, Newdale Primary School & Nursery and Redhill Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 65 rated schools in Telford in total.

What are house prices like in Telford?

The current median house price in Telford is £213,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £308,250, semi-detached £195,000, terraced £171,250, flat £110,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 836 sales recorded in the past 12 months.