Madeley
Telford and Wrekin 022 · 4 sub-areas · 5,397 residents
Telford and Wrekin 022 is a residential neighbourhood within Telford and Wrekin, home to around 5,400 people and noticeably more affordable than most of England. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £761 a month — well under the UK average for a 2-bed — though only around 28% of schools within catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding, which is a significant gap from the national picture.
Madeley is a green, lower-density part of Telford and Wrekin — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees.
Overview
What's it like to live in Madeley?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £850 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Madeley in Telford and Wrekin
Living in Madeley
This part of Telford and Wrekin sits firmly in owner-occupied, suburban territory. Over half of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, and the pace of life reflects that — it's a settled, largely quiet area rather than somewhere with a buzzing high street or rapid turnover of residents. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: the nearest park or open land is under 250 metres away on average, and more than seven in ten residents can reach a green space on foot.
Rent here is low by almost any national benchmark. A one-bedroom property averages around £592 a month, a two-bedroom around £761, and a three-bedroom around £941. Those figures rose by roughly 8% over the past year, which is a noticeable jump, but the absolute levels still sit well below the national median. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,256 a year — worth factoring in, as it nudges up the real monthly cost of living here.
The population skews older than you might expect. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 23%. Single-person households make up nearly 38% of homes — a higher share than many comparable areas. That demographic mix shapes the character of the neighbourhood: it's quieter, more settled, with less of the transient feel you'd find in areas with a younger renter majority.
Car ownership is effectively essential here. Over 63% of residents drive to work, and public transport covers just 2% of commutes — one of the clearest signals that this isn't a walk-to-the-station kind of place. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away in a straight line, around a 60-minute walk or a short drive. Working from home is common too: nearly 22% of residents do so at least some of the time, which helps explain why limited public transport hasn't pushed people away. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different pockets of the neighbourhood compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Telford and Wrekin 022 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's quiet, affordable, and has good greenspace access — over 70% of residents can walk to green space. It suits settled households and older residents well. The trade-offs are a high crime rate relative to the national average and patchy school quality, so it's less suited to families prioritising education or younger renters wanting urban energy.
- What is the rent in Telford and Wrekin 022?
- A one-bedroom property typically runs around £592 a month, a two-bedroom around £761, and a three-bedroom around £941. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose by about 8% over the past year, so they're moving upward — but the absolute levels remain well below the national median.
- Is Telford and Wrekin 022 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 154 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, roughly double the UK national rate of about 80 per 1,000. That's a real concern and above average even within Telford, which itself runs higher than the English norm. It's worth checking the local police beat for a breakdown by crime type before deciding.
- What's the commute from Telford and Wrekin 022 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, it's around 98 minutes to Birmingham — lengthy for a regular commute. The nearest mainline rail station is about 5 km away, so you'd need to drive or cycle to it first. Over 63% of residents commute by car, and nearly 22% work from home, which together explain why poor public transport hasn't deterred people from living here.
- Who lives in Telford and Wrekin 022?
- Predominantly older, settled residents — nearly a quarter are 65 or older, and the 50–64 group adds another 23%. Single-person households make up nearly 38% of homes. Around 54% of residents own their home, with a notable 26% in social housing. It's a homogeneous area with 94.6% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Telford and Wrekin 022?
- There are 47 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 6.9 km away. Families should research individual schools on the Ofsted website rather than relying on area-level figures.
- How good is broadband in Telford and Wrekin 022?
- Very good. Around 96% of premises can access gigabit-speed broadband, and no properties fall below the Universal Service Obligation minimum speed. For remote workers or households that rely heavily on home connectivity, this is one of the neighbourhood's clearest strengths.