Shropshire vs Telford and Wrekin
A side-by-side comparison of the Shropshire and Telford and Wrekinlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Shropshire is the more populous; council tax is lower in Telford and Wrekin; Shropshire has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Shropshire | Telford and Wrekin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 323,606 | 185,544 |
| Density | 101/km² | 639/km² |
| Deprivation | 1% in most-deprived 10% | 17% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,528 | £2,256 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 79% | 69% |
| Aged under 16 | 16% | 20% |
| Aged 16–64 | 59% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 25% | 18% |