Compare Telford and Wrekin against Birmingham
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Telford and Wrekin and Birmingham.
Population comparison
- Population for Telford and Wrekin
- 181,322
- Population for Birmingham
- 1,140,525
- Difference
- -959,203
- Percentage Difference
- -145.13%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Telford and Wrekin
- 82,415 (71.1%)
- # People Employed in Birmingham
- 428,275 (57.9%)
- Difference
- 82,415
- Percentage Difference
- -135.45%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Telford and Wrekin
- 28,750 (24.8%)
- # People Inactive in Birmingham
- 259,090 (35.1%)
- Difference
- 28,750
- Percentage Difference
- -160.05%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Telford and Wrekin
- 4,795 (4.1%)
- # People unemployed in Birmingham
- 51,770 (7.0%)
- Difference
- 4,795
- Percentage Difference
- -166.09%
Comparing crimes by type for Telford and Wrekin and Birmingham
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Telford and Wrekin and Birmingham compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Telford and Wrekin | Crimes in Birmingham | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Telford and Wrekin and Birmingham from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Telford and Wrekin and Birmingham.
Compare Property prices over time for Telford and Wrekin and Birmingham
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £359,290.87 / £458,290.06 | £204,657.76 / £270,081.57 | £172,425.67 / £214,332.93 | £102,456.17 / £158,543.43 |
| 2022 | £336,721.18 / £439,500.75 | £193,135.14 / £259,293.53 | £164,154.98 / £206,506.34 | £98,644.32 / £151,064.69 |
| 2021 | £297,270.32 / £397,940.40 | £171,063.60 / £234,679.30 | £146,355.94 / £188,006.58 | £90,348.53 / £142,295.29 |
| 2020 | £269,328.25 / £363,588.27 | £156,397.50 / £216,690.70 | £133,463.99 / £173,049.53 | £84,773.97 / £134,954.58 |
| 2019 | £259,041.55 / £354,779.95 | £150,178.40 / £211,461.11 | £127,953.07 / £169,023.36 | £83,796.84 / £136,166.42 |
| 2018 | £251,454.30 / £343,491.56 | £145,126.09 / £204,490.74 | £124,044.62 / £163,778.08 | £82,611.20 / £133,941.90 |
| 2017 | £243,502.44 / £323,303.22 | £140,144.01 / £191,968.10 | £120,371.54 / £154,208.50 | £81,500.05 / £129,008.65 |
| 2016 | £232,209.97 / £301,347.11 | £134,216.44 / £179,129.75 | £115,673.08 / £144,475.08 | £77,048.18 / £118,949.66 |
| 2015 | £221,376.82 / £278,761.38 | £127,859.48 / £165,233.12 | £110,680.50 / £133,876.06 | £73,948.07 / £110,331.25 |
| 2014 | £214,627.06 / £264,226.25 | £124,190.59 / £156,773.01 | £108,150.19 / £127,715.58 | £72,253.25 / £105,239.61 |
| 2013 | £207,294.55 / £251,329.14 | £118,910.74 / £147,632.12 | £104,012.68 / £120,597.46 | £69,489.84 / £100,248.66 |
| 2012 | £204,592.87 / £245,465.22 | £117,534.61 / £144,415.81 | £102,798.64 / £118,148.53 | £69,706.40 / £99,234.16 |
| 2011 | £209,225.53 / £246,982.30 | £118,883.34 / £143,248.66 | £103,721.02 / £116,751.86 | £71,423.84 / £99,802.91 |
| 2010 | £214,236.71 / £250,908.11 | £123,292.86 / £147,242.36 | £108,101.79 / £120,764.06 | £74,998.49 / £102,676.45 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 69k vs 260k
- Median Salary
- £26,337 vs £25,495
- Annual Percentage Change
- 12.8% vs 5.0%
- Mean Salary
- £28,687 vs £29,949
See how Telford and Wrekin compares to other areas in West Midlands
| Industry | Telford and Wrekin Count | Birmingham Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 185 | 60 | +125 | + 102.04% |
| Production | 515 | 2,280 | -1,765 | -126.3% |
| Construction | 710 | 3,785 | -3,075 | -136.82% |
| Motor Trades | 255 | 1,270 | -1,015 | -133.11% |
| Wholesale | 260 | 1,880 | -1,620 | -151.4% |
| Retail | 440 | 4,480 | -4,040 | -164.23% |
| Transport | 400 | 2,545 | -2,145 | -145.67% |
| Accommodation Food | 335 | 2,540 | -2,205 | -153.39% |
| Information Comms | 375 | 2,035 | -1,660 | -137.76% |
| Finance Insurance | 70 | 665 | -595 | -161.9% |
| Property | 175 | 1,755 | -1,580 | -163.73% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 630 | 5,105 | -4,475 | -156.06% |
| Business Admin | 445 | 3,690 | -3,245 | -156.95% |
| Public Admin Defence | 30 | 15 | +15 | + 66.67% |
| Education | 100 | 800 | -700 | -155.56% |
| Health | 190 | 2,355 | -2,165 | -170.14% |
| Arts Entertainment | 595 | 2,115 | -1,520 | -112.18% |