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Wellington, United Kingdom
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Wellington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 22,816. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 22,816 |
| Population Density | 159 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7000°, -2.5167° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.5 inches (673 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $45,776 |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
About Wellington
Wellington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 22,816. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wellington vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Wellington vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,776 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,776 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $880 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,076 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $281,487 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,144 |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 60.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.3% |
| Housing Units | 9,126 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wellington
Wellington 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 | 48.7°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 143.1 sq mi (370.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7000°N, 2.5167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Total Area | 143.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Schools in Wellington
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Charlton School | - | - | - | - |
| Wrekin College | - | - | - | - |
| Short Wood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wrekin View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ercall Wood Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Apley Wood Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wellington
15 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Wellington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Blists Hill Victorian Town | ||||
| Broseley Pipeworks | ||||
| Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron | ||||
| Coalport China Museum | ||||
| Coleham Pumping Station | ||||
| Ditherington Flax Mill | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall) | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Sunnycroft | ||||
| Tar Tunnel | ||||
| The Darby Houses | ||||
| The Iron Bridge Tollhouse | ||||
| The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum |
Libraries in Wellington
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broseley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Drayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakengates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shifnal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shrewsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wem Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wellington
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apley Farm Shop | |||||
| Bridgnorth Outdoor Market | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Jubilee Square | |||||
| Madeley Market | |||||
| Market Annexe | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Wellington Market |
Hotels in Wellington
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wellington
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wellington
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wellington
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wellington
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wellington
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wellington
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wellington
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wellington
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wellington
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wellington
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wellington
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wellington
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wellington
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wellington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brew | ||||
| Rowton Brewery | ||||
| Salopian Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Wellington
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wellington
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor 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 |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pillows Barn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wellington
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Admaston Post Office | |
| Brooklands Post Office | |
| Leegomery Post Office | |
| Wellington Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wellington
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Chapel | |
| Christ Church | |
| Methodist Church and Centre | |
| St Peter, Wrockwardine | |
| St. Patrick's Catholic Church | |
| Telford Central Mosque | |
| Telford Central Mosque | |
| Union Free Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Wellington?
Wellington has a population of 22,816 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 143.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
Is Wellington expensive to live in?
The median household income is $45,776, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,487 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Wellington?
Wellington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.
How is the job market in Wellington?
The unemployment rate in Wellington is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $880. There are 2,076 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $281,487. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,144. The homeownership rate is 60.7%.
How are the schools in Wellington?
26.1% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Wellington?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington is 5.6% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 8% Asian. 92.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 6.1% of residents have a disability.