Telford and Wrekin

Affordable housing remains the primary draw in Telford and Wrekin, though this comes alongside significant challenges in local prosperity and public services. A median house costs 6.4 times annual gross pay, and rent consumes 28.3% of median earnings, both of which sit below regional medians. However, the trade-off is evident in the local economy, where weekly earnings of £692.50 fall short of the regional median. The area also faces substantial social hurdles, with a deprivation score higher than 73% of England authorities and crime rates exceeding the regional median. Furthermore, school performance is a notable weakness, with only 74.6% of pupils in Good or Outstanding settings, the lowest share in the region. This location suits those prioritising lower entry costs over local service quality.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.