Muxton & Lilleshall
Telford and Wrekin 004 · 4 sub-areas · 7,151 residents
Telford and Wrekin 004 is a predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood within Telford and Wrekin, home to around 7,150 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £761 a month — well below the UK national median for a two-bed — and nearly eight in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving this area a settled, family-oriented character.
Muxton & Lilleshall is a mid-density neighbourhood of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Muxton & Lilleshall?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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.
Muxton & Lilleshall in Telford and Wrekin
Living in Muxton & Lilleshall
This part of Telford and Wrekin sits firmly in owner-occupied territory. Almost 79% of households own their home, which is markedly higher than the national average, and it shows in the day-to-day feel — quieter streets, longer-term residents, and a noticeably older demographic than you'd find in most city-centre postcodes.
Rents here are genuinely affordable by any UK benchmark. A two-bed runs around £761 a month, and even a three-bed comes in at roughly £941 — that's a fraction of what the same property would cost in Birmingham or the South East. Rents did rise around 8% over the past year, so the direction of travel is upward, but the starting point remains low enough that affordability isn't yet a crisis for most renters.
The people who live here skew older and established. The largest age group is 50–64 year-olds, making up about a quarter of residents, and over 20% are aged 65 or over. Younger renters in their 20s are a smaller slice of the population than you'd find in more urban parts of the region. Couples with children account for roughly 22% of households, and single-person households are a relatively modest 22% — both pointing to a settled, family-heavy community.
Practically speaking, this is car-dependent territory. Around 60% of residents commute by car, and just 1.3% use public transport, so you'll want to factor in running a vehicle if you're moving here. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 km away — about a 50-minute walk or a short drive. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in just over 100 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Telford and Wrekin 004 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, settled neighbourhood with low crime — around 45 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — and strong owner-occupation. It suits families and older residents well. Younger renters or those reliant on public transport may find it less convenient, given the car-dependent layout and limited public transit.
- What is the rent in Telford and Wrekin 004?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £592 a month, a two-bed roughly £761, and a three-bed about £941. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 8.3% in the past year, so the trend is upward.
- Is Telford and Wrekin 004 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 45.6 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is well below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area also scores in the less-deprived half of national deprivation rankings, which tends to correlate with lower crime over time.
- What's the commute from Telford and Wrekin 004 to Birmingham?
- By public transport it takes around 102 minutes. Most residents drive — about 60% commute by car — so journey times by road will be faster depending on traffic. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 km away, requiring a short drive or taxi to access.
- Who lives in Telford and Wrekin 004?
- Mainly older, established owner-occupiers. Nearly 79% of households own their home, and the largest age group is 50–64 year-olds. Couples with children make up about 22% of households. It's a predominantly UK-born community with relatively low demographic turnover.
- What schools are near Telford and Wrekin 004?
- There are 15 schools within a typical 2km catchment, but only around 10% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.3 km away. Families should check specific catchment boundaries carefully before choosing an address.
- How does Telford and Wrekin 004 compare to the rest of Telford and Wrekin?
- It's one of the more affordable and settled parts of the borough, with below-average crime and high owner-occupation. The trade-off is limited public transport and a weaker-than-average school picture within immediate catchment distance. Rents are low but rising.