Telford population statistics

In 2024, there were 247k residents in Telford postcode area with an average age of 41.1 years. Population density was 348 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 23.2% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3.5 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	247k
Average age	41.1
Population density	348

Telford population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km²), estimates from 2020.

Telford population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Telford population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Telford population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Telford population pyramid by year

Telford population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Telford working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	47.6k	19.3%	18.3%
16-64	151k	61.3%	62.8%
65+	47.9k	19.4%	18.9%

Average Age in Telford postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Telford	41.1
England & Wales	40.8

Telford population average age

Annual area statistics of Telford's population average age compared to country statistics.

Telford residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.