Malinslee
Telford and Wrekin 017 · 5 sub-areas · 8,626 residents
Telford and Wrekin 017 is a residential neighbourhood within Telford and Wrekin, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £760 a month — notably below the UK median for a two-bed — though rents rose by around 8% last year. Social housing makes up a substantial share of the area, and deprivation levels are among the higher end nationally.
Malinslee is a commuter neighbourhood within Telford and Wrekin — train into Birmingham runs in around 59 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Malinslee?
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; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Malinslee in Telford and Wrekin
Living in Malinslee
This part of Telford is predominantly a social and private rental neighbourhood, with over a third of homes in the social sector — a concentration well above the national average. That shapes the character of the area: it's a working community with a relatively young population and a high share of families with children, rather than a transient or professional commuter belt.
On costs, it's genuinely affordable by almost any UK benchmark. A two-bed runs around £760 a month, and even a three-bed averages under £950. The median house price sits at around £161,000, which means a deposit is within reach faster than almost anywhere else: the typical buyer here is saving for just over two years. Council tax at Band D comes to around £2,256 a year.
The population skews young: nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are aged 18 to 34. Single-person households account for around 30% of homes. Owner-occupation is lower than average at around 40%, reflecting the substantial social housing stock alongside a significant private rented sector. Degree-level qualifications are held by about 17% of residents — below the national average — and the local resident median salary is around £31,500 a year.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.8 km away — about a 22-minute walk — and the public transport commute to Birmingham takes around an hour. Almost two-thirds of residents drive to work, so a car is effectively essential here. Broadband coverage is strong: 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Telford and Wrekin 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. It's genuinely affordable — two-bed rents run around £760 a month — and there's greenspace within easy reach for most residents. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a deprivation score that places it in the bottom deciles nationally. It suits buyers and renters on tight budgets more than those prioritising polished amenities or school quality.
- What is the rent in Telford and Wrekin 017?
- A one-bed typically runs around £590 a month, a two-bed around £760, and a three-bed around £940. Rents rose by around 8% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise figure.
- Is Telford and Wrekin 017 safe?
- Crime runs at around 174 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — more than twice the UK national average. This is one of the more significant concerns for prospective movers. Checking street-level data on police.uk for specific streets you're considering is advisable before committing.
- What's the commute from Telford and Wrekin 017 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, the journey to Birmingham takes around 58 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.8 km away — about a 22-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, so a car makes the commute significantly more flexible.
- Who lives in Telford and Wrekin 017?
- Predominantly families and younger residents — nearly a quarter of the population is under 18, and another quarter is aged 18 to 34. Around a third of homes are socially rented. Single-person households make up about 30% of the area. It's a working community with below-average degree attainment and a median resident salary of around £31,500 a year.
- What schools are near Telford and Wrekin 017?
- There are 67 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is around 4 km away. It's worth checking individual ratings on the Ofsted website and mapping them to your specific street.