Telford and Wrekin: population and statistics
Telford and Wrekin has a population of 199,378 (2025) across 290.3 km², or 687 people per km². It ranks 115 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +15.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 199,378 residents
- 290.3 km²
- 687 people/km²
Telford and Wrekin in numbers
Population of Telford and Wrekin over time
Telford and Wrekin had 172,898 residents in 2015 and 199,378 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 183,483 |
| 2021 | 185,857 |
| 2022 | 188,960 |
| 2023 | 192,358 |
| 2024 | 196,090 |
| 2025 | 199,378 |
All indicators for Telford and Wrekin
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 255 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.6% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 59 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 86,220 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 11.5% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 312 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 27.7% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 76,509 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.5% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 67 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.1% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 245 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 60.7% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 239 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 21.2% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 82 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 18.0% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £226,893 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 240 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 122 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.0% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 68 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.3% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 141 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,200 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 168 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 36.1 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 282 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,905 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 176 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,044 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 253 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.7% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 145 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 93 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Telford and Wrekin | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.7% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 154 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Telford and Wrekin ranks 10 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 11.5% in Telford and Wrekin, compared with an average of 32.0% in West Midlands and 34.9% across the UK.
Households heated by electricity only: 4.3% in Telford and Wrekin, compared with an average of 7.9% in West Midlands and 8.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,654 football pitches.
- 2.4 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Shropshire, 18.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Shropshire (333,162 residents), 18 km away.
Business sectors: Telford and Wrekin
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.4% ×1.1
- Construction11.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.9
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.6% ×1.3
Where is Telford and Wrekin?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin has 199,378 residents (2025), ranking 115 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin covers 290.3 km², with a density of 687 people per km².
Is the population of Telford and Wrekin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Telford and Wrekin went from 172,898 to 199,378, a change of +15.3%.
Where is Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.730, longitude −2.490.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Telford and Wrekin?
In Telford and Wrekin, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 11.5% (2026), ranking 312 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for Telford and Wrekin?
In Telford and Wrekin, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 4.3% (2021), ranking 284 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Which local authorities border Telford and Wrekin?
The nearest to Telford and Wrekin are Shropshire (18 km), South Staffordshire (23 km), Stafford (26 km), Wolverhampton (30 km), Cannock Chase (35 km).