TF1Telford and Wrekin

Telford Town Centre & Surrounds

Telford Town Centre & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 4.1%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.1%avg gross yield

£201kavg sold price (536 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.1%

+4.1% vs Telford and Wrekin avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£201,378

high confidence (536 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£874

2-bed · 3-bed £1,081 · 6.0% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£244

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in TF1

1-bed

£717

per month

5.4% yield

2-bed

£874

per month

6.0% yield

3-bed

£1,081

per month

6.1% yield

4-bed

£1,623

per month

7.4% yield

Ownership mix

TF1 vs UK average · 26,068 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 30% owned outright (3pp lower than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

29.8%(UK 32.9%)

-3.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

30.6%(UK 29.7%)

+0.9pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

22.0%(UK 20.3%)

+1.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

17.6%(UK 17.1%)

+0.5pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in TF1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.6%	£173,182	£1,091
Semi-detached →	7.0%	£197,693	£1,145
Detached →	5.5%	£310,000	£1,416
Flat →	8.1%	£122,500	£822

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About Telford Town Centre & Surrounds (TF1, Telford and Wrekin)

TF1 attracts property investors seeking solid yields in a regenerating town centre location. With an average gross yield of 4.1% and asking prices around £201,378, the area offers accessible entry points compared to major UK cities, supported by consistent rental demand in a landlord's market.

The tenant mix spans working professionals and families, with particular strength in multi-bedroom properties. Three and four-bedroom homes command the highest yields (6.1% and 7.4% respectively), suggesting strong demand for larger family rentals alongside steady interest in one and two-bedroom units from singles and couples.

Investors should monitor broader Telford regeneration timelines and local economic drivers, as returns depend partly on sustained demand for the town centre. Market conditions remain favourable currently, though due diligence on individual properties and local employment trends is essential given the area's ongoing development phase.

Sold Price Trend - TF1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-1.7% over 2 years

Flip Activity - TF1

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+33.9%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

12 mo

Flip rate

0.5%

of all sales

Recent case studies

acacia drive

Terraced

Bought Jan 25

£145k

Sold Oct 25

£178k

9 mo+21.1%*

Gross 22.8%

princes street

Terraced

Bought May 24

£106k

Sold Mar 25

£175k

10 mo+63.7%*

Gross 65.9%

urban gardens

Semi

Bought Jan 24

£106k

Sold Mar 25

£145k

15 mo+34.8%*

Gross 37.4%

rea drive

Semi

Bought Oct 23

£169k

Sold Nov 24

£233k

12 mo+33.9%*

Gross 38.0%

kingsland

Semi

Bought Oct 23

£140k

Sold Oct 24

£180k

13 mo+24.9%*

Gross 28.6%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - TF1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Telford and Wrekin. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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