Cost of Living in Telford
West Midlands
Town
Shropshire, EnglandPopulation: 175,000
Average House Price
£228.8k
-21% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,705
+4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£828/mo
-31% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,132Band D / yr
Energy£145/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£70.45/ mo
House Prices in Telford
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£228,780
Detached£376,650
Semi-detached£227,850
Terraced£172,050
Flat / Apartment£134,850
House prices in Telford have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Telford
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,705
Mean£45,684
Median hourly rate£19.39/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,648
Upper quartile (75th)£53,460
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+4.3%
£1,666 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Telford
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Telford each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £828 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £178 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £182 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £148 |
| Estimated Total | £1,807 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Telford
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£70.45
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.40
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£182
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Telford
- What is the average house price in Telford?
- The average house price in Telford is £228,780, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £376,650, while flats and apartments average £134,850. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Telford?
- The median annual salary in Telford is £40,705, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,666 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,648 (lower quartile) to £53,460 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Telford?
- Average monthly rent in Telford is £828 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Telford an affordable place to live?
- Telford is generally considered affordable. Rent accounts for approximately 24% of the median monthly income, which is below the 30% threshold commonly used as a benchmark for housing affordability. The average monthly rent is £828, while the median annual salary is £40,705 (approximately £3,392 per month before tax).
- How does Telford compare to London?
- The average house price in Telford is £228,780, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Telford costs around 42% of London prices, making it £322,220 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £828 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Telford?
- House prices in Telford are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £228,780 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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