Telford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Telford is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 142,723. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 142,723 |
| Population Density | 4,745 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6766°, -2.4493° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.2 inches (716 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Telford
Telford is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 142,723. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Telford
Telford has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (77.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6766°N, 2.4493°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Telford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Telford
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condover College Grafton Centre | College | - | Visit → |
| North Shropshire College | College | - | , |
| Shrewsbury Colleges Group - English Bridge Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| Shrewsbury Colleges Group - London Road Campus | College | - | , |
| Shrewsbury Colleges Group - Welsh Bridge Campus | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Telford
20 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway South | - | - | - | - |
| Grange Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lawley Village Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Holmer Lake Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Linden Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Randlay Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| The Telford Langley School | - | - | - | - |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Captain Webb Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas Telford School | - | - | - | - |
| Southall School | - | - | - | - |
| The Telford Park School | - | - | - | - |
| Windmill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ladygrove Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hollinswood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Priorslee Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lantern Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Old Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Telford
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe 2010s pop music | - | MP3 | |
| Genesis Radio Birmingham | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 101.8 WCR FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 6 Towns Radio | adult contemporary, classic hits | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Black Country Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HypeDem Reggae Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blue Sky Radio | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SYNK Radio | dance, drum and bass | MP3 | |
| SYNK Radio Rap | hip-hop, rap | MP3 | |
| Ambur Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Vibe 1 | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Access Radio 64K | music, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Telford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blists Hill Victorian Town | ||||
| Broseley Pipeworks | ||||
| Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron | ||||
| Coalport China Museum | ||||
| Ditton Priors Local History Centre | ||||
| Dudmaston Hall | ||||
| Enginuity | ||||
| Jackfield Tile Museum | ||||
| Much Wenlock Museum | ||||
| Museum of Steel Sculpture | ||||
| Museum of the Gorge | ||||
| Museum of The Post Office In The Community | ||||
| Northgate Museum | ||||
| RAF Museum Midlands | ||||
| Sunnycroft | ||||
| Tar Tunnel | ||||
| The Darby Houses | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| The Iron Bridge Tollhouse | ||||
| The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum |
Libraries in Telford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broseley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Drayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakengates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shifnal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Telford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apley Farm Shop | |||||
| Bridgnorth Outdoor Market | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Madeley Market | |||||
| Market Annexe | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Wellington Market |
Hotels in Telford
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Telford
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Telford
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Telford
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Telford
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Telford
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Telford
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Telford
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Telford
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Telford
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Telford
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Telford
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Telford
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Telford
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Telford
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Telford
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Telford
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Telford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brew | ||||
| Rowton Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Telford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Telford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Fisherwick Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Telford
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brookside Post Office | |
| Dawley Post Office | |
| Telford Central Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Telford
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dawley Baptist Church | |
| Dawley Christian Centre | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Horsehay Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St James Church | |
| St Leonard | |
| Telford Christian Fellowship | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
Around Telford
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Telford
42 places within 15 km
- • Bedlam Furnaces
- • Heaven Gate
- • Hell Gate
- • Ornamental arch
- • Roman Burial Ground
- + 4 more
- • Apley Castle
- • Cound Hall
- • Weston Hall
- • Rose Paterson Art Gallery
- • Wellington Community Art Gallery
- • Ackleton Hill
- • Aston Hill
- • Lawrence's Hill
- • Lilleshall Hill
- • Little Hill
- + 8 more
- • Lilleshall Abbey
- • Lilleshall Abbey
- • Lime Kiln
- • Old Mine Building Ruins
- • Old Windmill
- + 4 more
- • Jungleland
- • Major's Leap
- • Old Windmill
- • Snedshill
- • The Rotunda
- • Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Telford?
Telford has a population of 142,723 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,745 people per square mile, spread across 30.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Telford?
Telford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.
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