New Homes in Telford and Wrekin

Welcome to Telford and Wrekin

Whether you’re uncovering local history, playing a round of golf or taking the kids to the farm, Telford and Wrekin is a diverse place to live within picturesque Shropshire. Encompassing Telford and the smaller towns of Wellington, Newport and Madeley, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy close to your new home in Telford and Wrekin.

A quick history

Telford and Wrekin first became a district in the 1970s, when it was known simply as the Wrekin. The area was renamed in 1998, and today is a thriving yet rural part of Shropshire. The largest town, Telford, is also relatively new, having been established in the 1960s and named after civil engineer Thomas Telford, who was a big part of industry in Shropshire.

Business and industry

The Telford and Wrekin region is home to a huge Magna factory, used to produce castings for Jaguar Land Rover, while other major employers nearby include Caterpillar in Shrewsbury and Müller Yogurt & Desserts in Market Drayton. The area is only a short commute away from Birmingham, where big businesses include Rolls Royce and the National Express.

Things to do in the area

Telford and Wrekin is home to lots of green spaces, from Telford Town Park to Wrockwardine Wood, The Shropshire Golf Course and the northern parts of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

If you’re moving to the area with children, there are lots of family-friendly attractions in the local area including Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Telford Ice Rink and Telford Steam Railway. There’s also lots of history to uncover, especially with the ten industrial museums of Ironbridge Gorge nearby, along with Buildwas Abbey and the National Trust’s Benthall Hall.

For sports fans, there are plenty of local teams to support, from ice hockey with the Telford Titans and Telford Tigers, football with AFC Telford United, rugby with the Telford Raiders, basketball with the Shropshire Warriors and American Football with Shropshire Revolution.

Travel and commuting

Telford and Wrekin is well-connected by road and rail, especially from the town of Telford which is near the M54 and has its own train station. The M6 is also nearby for journeys north and south.

From Telford, the car journey to Shrewsbury takes just 20 minutes by car or train, while the journey to Birmingham takes 35 minute by road or rail. Manchester is one hour 40 minutes from Telford by car, and London Euston can be reached in two hours 20 minutes by train changing once at Birmingham New Street. If you’re going on holiday, Birmingham Airport can be reached in one hour by direct train, ideal if you want to avoid the hassle of parking and leave your car at home.