Telford TF2 area guide
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Is Telford TF2 a good place to live?
In Telford (TF2), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £264,819 on average, there are 19 schools in the area, 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).
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
£264,819
Population
48,427
Recorded crime
251.3
Schools
19
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Telford TF2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Telford TF2 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (81 of 21,901) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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 average (mean) sold price in TF2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (121 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TF2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 327/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 19,865
Owned 62% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TF2.
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Telford TF2: frequently asked questions
Is Telford TF2 a good place to live?
In Telford (TF2), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £264,819 on average, there are 19 schools in the area, 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 TF2?
Recorded crime in Telford TF2 runs at 251.3 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Telford TF2 safe?
Crime in Telford TF2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Telford TF2 runs at 251.3 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Telford TF2?
Homes in Telford TF2 sell for around £264,819 on average, based on 758 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Telford TF2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Telford TF2 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (81 of 21,901) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Telford TF2?
There are 19 schools in Telford TF2 (14 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Telford TF2 a deprived area?
Telford TF2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).