Living in WV99, Telford and Wrekin
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV99 in Telford and Wrekin. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Telford and Wrekin: £220,519, up 1.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
Schools nearby
27 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Wombridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Madeley Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| John Randall Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
17 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 19.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 19.2% |
| Professional occupations | 12.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
93 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV99 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Telford and Wrekin's figures.
Common questions about WV99
What is the average house price in WV99?
The average sold price in Telford and Wrekin is £220,519 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WV99?
Prices in Telford and Wrekin are up 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in WV99?
27 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV99, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV99?
93 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV99 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV99 at risk of flooding?
Central WV99 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WV99 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 93 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV99 safe?
93 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV99 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WV99 or TF3, WV99 or TF2, WV99 or TF4.
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