House prices in Telford and Wrekin
The median price paid for a home in Telford and Wrekin was £213,060 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,102 sales. House prices in Telford and Wrekin fell 3.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 13.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Telford and Wrekin was 13% lower than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Telford and Wrekin was £861 a month in August 2026, 6.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Telford and Wrekin had 7.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Telford and Wrekin stands out
- Prices in Telford and Wrekin had the 41st biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−3.1%).
- Rents in Telford and Wrekin had the 48th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+6.6%).
House prices in Telford and Wrekin
The median price paid in Telford and Wrekin was £213,060 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,102 sales, or £2,659 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £321,500 | 690 | £2,990 | −1.1% | +14.8% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £200,000 | 750 | £2,612 | −4.8% | +17.6% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £160,000 | 526 | £2,056 | −0.3% | +18.5% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £93,250 | 136 | £1,786 | +1.1% | +15.8% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford and Wrekin | £213,060 | −3.1% | +13.6% | £2,659 | −2.2% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Telford and Wrekin sold for a median £2,659 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% lower than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Telford and Wrekin has the 71st lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its −3.1% change over the year is the 41st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest fall of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Rents in Telford and Wrekin
The average private rent in Telford and Wrekin was £861 a month in August 2026, 6.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Telford and Wrekin are 33.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Telford and Wrekin has the 95th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Telford and Wrekin
1,759 homes were sold in Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.90 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Telford and Wrekin were 2.8% up on the year before and 37.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 80th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Telford and Wrekin
The police recorded 15,279 crimes in Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Telford and Wrekin fell 3.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 17.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.82 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.77 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.74 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.38 |
Telford and Wrekin has the 148th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 14th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin is the 95th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 95th |
| Income | 58th |
| Employment | 73rd |
| Education and skills | 96th |
| Health | 61st |
| Crime | 111th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 125th |
| Living environment | 291st |
Broadband and mobile in Telford and Wrekin
87.1% of premises in Telford and Wrekin can get gigabit broadband and 98.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 57.5% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 133rd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
88.9% of premises in Telford and Wrekin get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Telford and Wrekin
In the year ending June 2025, 10,584 people moved to Telford and Wrekin from elsewhere in the UK and 8,777 moved away, a net gain of 1,807 (9.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Shropshire 1,840
- Wolverhampton 738
- Birmingham 656
Most moved out to
- Shropshire 1,767
- Birmingham 387
- Wolverhampton 209
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Telford and Wrekin
How much does a house cost in Telford and Wrekin?
The median price paid for a home in Telford and Wrekin was £213,060 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £321,500; semi-detached £200,000; terraced £160,000; flats £93,250.
Are house prices in Telford and Wrekin going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Telford and Wrekin fell 3.1%, and over five years it rose 13.6%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Telford and Wrekin?
The average private rent in Telford and Wrekin was £861 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £600; 2 bed £771; 3 bed £954; 4+ bed £1,358.
Is Telford and Wrekin a safe place to live?
Telford and Wrekin had 7.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 148th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Telford and Wrekin?
57.5% of premises in Telford and Wrekin can get full fibre and 87.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Staffordshire 21 km
- Shropshire 21 km
- Stafford 27 km
- Wolverhampton 29 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 33 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.