Telford TF12 area guide
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Is Telford TF12 a good place to live?
In Telford (TF12), recorded crime is 65% below the national average, homes sell for around £274,326 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 65% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£274,326
Population
5,949
Recorded crime
79.8
Schools
3
Broadband
69%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Telford TF12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Telford TF12 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (2 of 3,162) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in TF12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (11 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TF12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 2,597
Owned 65% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TF12.
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Telford TF12: frequently asked questions
Is Telford TF12 a good place to live?
In Telford (TF12), recorded crime is 65% below the national average, homes sell for around £274,326 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Telford TF12?
Recorded crime in Telford TF12 runs at 79.8 per 1,000 properties, 65% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Telford TF12 safe?
Crime in Telford TF12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Telford TF12 runs at 79.8 per 1,000 properties, 65% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Telford TF12?
Homes in Telford TF12 sell for around £274,326 on average, based on 80 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Telford TF12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Telford TF12 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (2 of 3,162) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Telford TF12?
There are 3 schools in Telford TF12 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Telford TF12 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Telford TF12, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Telford TF12 a deprived area?
Telford TF12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).