Telford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Telford in Shropshire is a modern town with strong transport connections and a wealth of attractions. The Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases the area’s industrial heritage. Telford Town Park, shopping centres, and nearby countryside make it a hub for leisure, retail, and outdoor exploration.
Wards in Telford
Telford is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brookside
- Dawley & Aqueduct
- Donnington
- Horsehay & Lightmoor
- Ironbridge Gorge
- Ketley
- Lawley
- Madeley & Sutton Hill
- Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- Oakengates & Ketley Bank
- Overdale & The Rock
- Priorslee
- St Georges
- The Nedge
- Woodside
- Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Telford is a constituency that covers these wards in Telford and Wrekin.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 25,373 | 23.73% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,756 | 7.25% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,365 | 14.37% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,114 | 19.75% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,419 | 19.10% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,882 | 15.79% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 87,775 | 83.75% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,927 | 4.70% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 2,829 | 2.70% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| African | 2,594 | 2.48% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,259 | 1.20% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 762 | 0.73% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 670 | 0.64% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Pakistani | 534 | 0.51% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| Other Asian | 522 | 0.50% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 453 | 0.43% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 451 | 0.43% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 438 | 0.42% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 422 | 0.40% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 416 | 0.40% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Irish | 363 | 0.35% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 109 | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 102 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 96 | 0.09% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 82 | 0.08% | 1.30% | 1.08% |