Shropshire
Living in Telford, Shropshire
Thinking of moving to Telford? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Telford, Shropshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
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Pollen forecast for Telford
Today
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Mon
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Tue
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Wed
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Thu
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Telford
Telford and Wrekin Council
Local council
Telford
Parliamentary constituency
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Ward
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Telford
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19, THE CREST | £430,000 | Detached | May 2025 |
| 17, THE CREST | £430,000 | Detached | May 2025 |
| 18, PARK LANE | £440,000 | Detached | Dec 2021 |
| HAUGHTON, PARK LANE | £265,000 | Detached | Aug 2021 |
| 1, THE COPPICE | £610,000 | Detached | Mar 2021 |
| 2, THE COPPICE | £487,500 | Detached | Mar 2021 |
| MELROSE, PARK LANE | £181,500 | Detached | Aug 2017 |
| 43, PARK LANE | £240,000 | Detached | Mar 2016 |
| 4, THE CREST | £285,000 | Detached | Jan 2016 |
| 3, THE CREST | £227,000 | Detached | Nov 2015 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Telford
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Park Primary School | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Hollinswood Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Lantern Academy | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Randlay Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Ladygrove Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Priorslee Academy | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Wombridge Primary School | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Good | 1.4 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Telford Langley School | Requires Improvement | 1.2 mi |
| Holy Trinity Academy | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| The Telford Park School | Inadequate | 1.5 mi |
Broadband in Telford
80 Mbps
Max Download
14 Mbps
Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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Local Amenities in Telford
Parks & Green Spaces
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi 0.1 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.6 mi
- Aldi 0.8 mi
- Co-op Food 1.1 mi
Train Stations
- Telford Central Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Oakengates Rail Station 1.2 mi
- Shifnal Rail Station 3.2 mi
- Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station 3.4 mi
Airports
- Shifnal Airfield 2 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0 mi
- Superdrug 0 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
- Pharmacy 0.5 mi
- Boots 0.5 mi
Restaurants
- Big T'S Chippy 0.9 mi
- Food Hut 1.4 mi
- Restaurant 1840 1.4 mi
- Pizza Night 1.5 mi
- Bistro at Stirchley House 1.5 mi
Cafes
- Costa Coffee 2.1 mi
- Tesco Cafe 2.1 mi
- Asda Living Telford 2.2 mi
- The Breakfast Hub 2.2 mi
- Bistro 21 2.4 mi
Pubs
- Randlay Farmhouse 0.9 mi
- The Rose & Crown 1.3 mi
- Three Crowns 1.3 mi
- The White Horse 1.3 mi
- The Mallard 1.8 mi
GP Surgeries
- Dr C Pearson-Stirchley Medical Practice 1.6 mi
- Gureja Dr N 1.6 mi
- Stirchley Medical Practice 1.6 mi
- Stirchley Health Centre 1.6 mi
- Dr P Q Shaw - Stirchley Medical Practice 1.6 mi
Gyms
- Stirchley Sports and Leisure @ Park School 1.5 mi
- Hercules Gym 2.2 mi
- Hitsona Telford 2.2 mi
- Kyushinkai Martial Arts and Fitness Centre 2.3 mi
- British Military Martial Arts HQ - Telford 2.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy Stirchley 1.6 mi
- Aqueduct Pharmacy | Chemist 1.9 mi
- Tesco Pharmacy 2.1 mi
- Chapel Lane Pharmacy + Weight Loss Clinic 3.3 mi
- Wellington Pharmacy + Weight Loss Clinic 3.3 mi
Planning & Heritage in Telford
No special planning designations found near the town centre.