Where is Telford?
Telford is the largest town in Shropshire and one of the fastest-growing towns in the United Kingdom. Named after Thomas Telford - a civil engineer that masterminded many of the transport projects around Shropshire - it’s home to around 155,000 people.
Originally built throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Telford represents one of the most successful new towns in the country and is home to a range of tourist attractions, amenities and beautiful countryside.
With Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Stafford and Birmingham all nearby, Telford has exceptional transport links and is ideal if you’re working in one of the bigger cities but want to live in a more relaxed environment surrounded by stunning landscapes.
While Telford is part of the West Midlands, you’ll generally find that Telford houses for sale are much more affordable than the major cities in the area. The majority of these developments still provide a world-class build quality and support a much higher quality of life.
What is there to do in Telford?
With a long history relating to agriculture and industry, Telford describes itself as the ‘Birthplace of Industry’ and played a major part in the Industrial Revolution. It’s home to a number of major tourist attractions including Ironbridge Gorge - a scenic destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the town itself, you’ll find plenty of modern amenities such as Telford Centre - a major retail hub that serves 300,000 customers a week and hosts a broad range of high-street brands. Outside of Telford Centre, you’ll also find public leisure centres, a recently refurbished library and plenty of entertainment including an ice rink, a 10-screen IMAX cinema, a dry ski slope, theatres and renowned restaurants such as Mishu, Clays of Broseley and Restaurant 1840 amongst many more.
Telford has three railway stations that offer exceptional links around the West Midlands, with easy access to Birmingham International, Lichfield, Shrewsbury, Stourbridge, Tamworth, Walsall, Worcester and Wolverhampton via Birmingham New Street.
If you’re seeking some fresh air, Telford has plenty of green spaces including Telford Town Park, a local nature reserve and winner of the ‘UK’s Best Park’ award. With a range of community spaces and multi-use games areas also available, Telford is ideal for families that want to get outside and partake in sports.
What is the Telford property market like?
As one of the fastest-growing towns in the UK, it’s no surprise that Telford property has experienced price rises over the last 10 years. Houses for sale in Telford have risen in price by 68% over the last decade - translating to almost £93,000 - and while the area is still exceptionally affordable compared to nearby areas, buyers thinking about their future can expect prices to carry on rising.
Telford has a very active property market and there are a number of new developments appearing around the town - such as The Quarters, Redhill - designed to meet demand. This rising number of Telford houses for sale highlights the popularity of the town and the potential it can offer homebuyers seeking an affordable home in an area with a high standard of living.
What is life like in Telford?
So there’s plenty to see and do in Telford but what is day-to-day living like in this new town? Here's everything to know about local education, business & popular attractions in Telford.