Area Info for Wellington (Shropshire)

Wellington, Shropshire, UK

Wellington is a market town located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the West Midlands region and is known for its rich history and vibrant community. The town has a population of approximately 13,000 residents, making it a significant local centre for commerce and social activities.

History

Historically, Wellington developed as a market town with roots dating back to medieval times. It has a strong industrial heritage, particularly in the coal mining and ironworking industries, which contributed to its growth during the 18th and 19th centuries. The town's historical sites include the Wellington Priory and various old buildings that reflect its industrial past.

Geography and Location

Wellington is located near the River Tame and is surrounded by rural countryside, offering scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is approximately 4 miles east of Telford and about 15 miles west of Shrewsbury, making it well-connected to larger towns and cities.

Economy and Amenities

The local economy is diverse, with retail, services, and small manufacturing businesses. Wellington has a range of shops, supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants that serve both residents and visitors. The town also features community facilities such as parks, sports clubs, and cultural venues.

Transport

Wellington benefits from good transport links, including the Wellington railway station on the Shrewsbury to Birmingham line. Road connections are provided via the A5 and other local roads, facilitating easy access to nearby towns and motorway networks.

Education and Community

The town offers several primary and secondary schools, catering to the educational needs of local children. Wellington also hosts various community events and activities throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community among residents.

Notable Features

Wellington is known for its historic market square, which hosts regular markets and events. The town also has several parks and green spaces, such as the Wellington Park, providing recreational areas for families and visitors.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Ercall Wood Technology College0.32 miles
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT
Short Wood Primary School0.70 miles
Limekiln Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2JA
Wrekin College0.82 miles
Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3BH
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School0.84 miles
North Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3ER
Wrekin View Primary School0.88 miles
North Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3ES
The Old Hall School0.93 miles
Stanley Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3LB
Charlton School1.13 miles
Apley Avenue, Welllington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3FA
KICKSTART1.16 miles
Telford College of Arts and Technology, Haybridge Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP
Dothill Primary School1.23 miles
Severn Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3JB
Millbrook Primary School1.47 miles
Grainger Drive, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6UJ
Apley Wood Primary School1.68 miles
Pool Farm Avenue, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FQ
The Bridge at HLC1.71 miles
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NQ
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase1.76 miles
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase1.76 miles
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU
St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School, Bratton1.83 miles
Squirrel Meadow, Bratton, Telford, Shropshire, TF5 0NT
Lawley Village Academy1.88 miles
Bryce Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2SG
Health
Clinic
Services For Children And Young People (Ewc)0.32 miles
Ercall Wood Centre, Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT
Pain Management Solutions (Wellington Civic Leisure Centre)0.47 miles
Larkin Way, Off Tan Bank, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LX
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Wellington0.61 miles
53 New Street, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1LU
BPAS Telford0.64 miles
The Wellington Medical Practice, Chapel Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1PZ
Victoria Health Centre0.64 miles
Chapel Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1PZ
Wellington Medical Practice0.64 miles
Chapel Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1PZ
Pain Management Solutions - Wellington Medical Practice0.64 miles
Health Centre, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1PZ
Pain Management Solutions (Lawley Pmp)2.17 miles
Unit 2 West Centre Way, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5HT
Lawley Medical Practice2.31 miles
Farriers Green, Lawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2LL
Pain Management Solutions - Lawley Medical Practice2.31 miles
Farriers Green, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2LL
Castle Lodge3.10 miles
Attwood Terrace, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2HQ
Central Wrekin Cmht3.11 miles
14 Leonard Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EU
Charlton Medical Centre3.17 miles
Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AQ
Pain Management Solutions - Charlton Medical Centre3.17 miles
1 Lion Street, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AQ
Advantage Healthcare - Telford3.53 miles
Grosvenor House, Central Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9TW
Wrekin Community Clinic (Ophthalmology)3.77 miles
Euston House, Euston Way, Telford, TF3 4LY
GP
Wellington Medical Practice0.64 miles
Chapel Lane, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1PZ
Malling Health Wrekin1.38 miles
Malling Health - Wrekin, Grainger Drive, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6WL
Shawbirch Medical Practice1.71 miles
Shawbirch Medical Centre, 5 Acorn Way, Shawbirch, Telford, TF5 0LW
Leegomery Surgery1.72 miles
Leegomery Surgery, 27 Lawton Farm Way, Leegomery, Telford, TF1 6PP
Hadley Health Centre1.94 miles
Hadley Health Centre, High Street, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NG
Highfield Clinic2.03 miles
Highfield Clinic, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NX
Lawley Medical Practice2.31 miles
Lawley Medical Practice, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2LL
Oakengates Medical Practice3.16 miles
27 Limes Walk, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6JJ
Charlton Medical Centre3.17 miles
Charlton Medical Centre, Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6AQ
Dawley Medical Practice3.19 miles
Dawley Medical Practice, King Street, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2AA
Trinity Healthcare Centre3.31 miles
Malinslee Surgery, Church Road, Malinslee, Telford, TF3 2JZ
Malling Health Telford3.55 miles
Malling Health - Telford, 39-41 Sherwood Row, Town Centre, Telford, TF3 4DZ
Holliwell Practice3.91 miles
Holliwell Practice, Deercote, Hollinswood, Telford, TF3 2BH
Hollinswood And Priorslee M P3.94 miles
Hollinswood and Priorslee M p, Downemead, Hollinswood, Telford, TF3 2EW
Trinity Healthcare Centre3.94 miles
Hollinswood Surgery, 7 Downmead, Hollinswood, Telford, TF3 2EW
Donnington Medical Practice3.99 miles
The Health Centre, Wrekin Drive, Donnington, Telford, TF2 8EA
Hospital
The Princess Royal Hospital1.41 miles
Apley Castle, Grainger Drive, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6TF
Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital10.29 miles
Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9DP
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital11.28 miles
Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8XQ
Bridgnorth Hospital11.62 miles
Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EU
The Huntercombe Hospital - Stafford12.25 miles
Ivetsey Bank, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9QT
Nuffield Health, Wolverhampton Hospital16.38 miles
Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LE
West Park Hospital17.70 miles
Park Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4PW
Penn Hospital17.98 miles
Penn Hospital, Penn Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HN
Rowley Hall Hospital18.10 miles
Rowley Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AQ
New Cross Hospital19.17 miles
Wednesfield Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0QP
St George's19.20 miles
Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3SR
County Hospital19.66 miles
Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3SA
Whitchurch Community Hospital20.32 miles
Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1NT
Cannock Chase Hospital20.73 miles
Brunswick Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5XY
Russells Hall Hospital21.63 miles
Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HQ
Bushey Fields Hospital21.64 miles
Bushey Fields Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2LZ
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.59 miles
15a Market Square, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BU
Boots0.61 miles
21-25 New Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LU
Lloydspharmacy0.63 miles
Chapel Lane, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1SS
Morrisons Pharmacy0.63 miles
Springhill, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1RP
Nightchem Limited0.64 miles
Wellington Medical Pract, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1PZ
Tesco Stores Limited1.38 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
Leegomery Chemist1.66 miles
Leegomery Local Centre, Leegomery, Telford, TF1 6XQ
Boots1.71 miles
2-3 Acorn Way, Shawbirch, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF5 0LW
Rowlands Pharmacy1.83 miles
Shop 14 Gladstone Centre, High Street, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NF
Lawley Pharmacy2.31 miles
Off Birchfield Roundabout, Farriers Green, Lawley Bank, Telford, TF4 2LL
Shire Pharmacy3.11 miles
Unit 3 The Shops, Teagues Crescent, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6RX
Jhoots Pharmacy3.13 miles
32 Market Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6ED
Kitchings Chemist3.14 miles
23-25 Limes Walk, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6EP
Boots3.15 miles
14a&b Telford Forge Retail Park, Telford, TF3 4AG
Sainsburys Pharmacy3.15 miles
Telford Forge Retail Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4AG
Lloydspharmacy3.17 miles
The Surgery, Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AQ
Leisure
Park
THE ERCALL AND LAWRENCE'S HILL0.54 miles
ORLETON HALL (Grade II Listed)0.62 miles
LIMEKILN WOOD0.73 miles
ARLESTON1.30 miles
TELFORD TOWN PARK3.82 miles
LODGE FIELD4.67 miles
GRANVILLE COUNTRY PARK4.74 miles
GRANVILLE4.76 miles
IRONBRIDGE GORGE5.43 miles
ATTINGHAM PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.69 miles
WENLOCK ABBEY (Grade II Listed)6.80 miles
LONGNER HALL (Grade II Listed)6.93 miles
LILLESHALL HALL (Grade II Listed)6.97 miles
PITCHFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)8.40 miles
HATTON GRANGE (Grade II Listed)8.42 miles
CHETWYND PARK (Grade II Listed)8.53 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Local0.04 miles
Red Lion Service Station, Hollyhead Rd Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2EW
Tesco Telford (Express)0.42 miles
Haygate Rd, Wellington, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF1 1QA
Jubilee Stores0.44 miles
Hollies Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 2AX
ALDI Grooms Alley0.52 miles
Wellington, Telford, TF1 1ED
Iceland Wellington0.59 miles
38/40 New Street, Welington, Telford, TF1 1NE
Morrisons Wellington0.63 miles
Spring Hill, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1RP
Co-op Telford1.06 miles
Dot Hill, TF1 3LN
ASDA Living Telford1.37 miles
Wrekin Park, Arleston, Telford, TF1 2DE
Tesco Telford (Extra)1.39 miles
Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF1 2DE
Jules Convenience Store1.45 miles
83-85 Haybridge Road, Hadley, Telford Shropshire TF1 5JJ
SPAR Leegomery1.68 miles
Spar, Unit 1 Leegomery Centre, Shropshire, TF1 6FQ
SPAR Shawbirch1.71 miles
Spar, 1 Acorn Way, Shropshire, TF5 0LW
Tesco Telford (Express)1.79 miles
Hadley District Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NF
Nisa Loco1.97 miles
149 Hadley Park Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6QF
Overdale Stores & Post Office2.16 miles
Local Centre, Overdale Telford TF3 5AJ
Lidl Telford2.20 miles
Castle Street, Telford, TF1 5YN
Transport
Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport46.56 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 347.29 miles
Manchester Airport47.30 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 147.40 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 247.64 miles
Bus Stop
Herbert Avenue (E)0.03 miles
Herbert Avenue (W)0.06 miles
Bowring (SE)0.11 miles
Bowing (NW)0.18 miles
Christine Avenue (W)0.19 miles
Christine Avenue (E)0.21 miles
The Wicketts (N)0.26 miles
Powder Lane (SW)0.26 miles
The Wicketts (S)0.27 miles
Powder Lane (NE)0.28 miles
Melrose Gardens (SW)0.29 miles
Mansell Road (SW)0.32 miles
Mansell Road (NE)0.33 miles
Ercall Wood School (S)0.34 miles
Old Orleton Hotel (W)0.34 miles
Old Orleton Hotel (E)0.34 miles
Railway Station
Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station0.64 miles
Oakengates Rail Station3.16 miles
Telford Central Rail Station3.65 miles
Shifnal Rail Station6.72 miles
Shrewsbury Rail Station9.47 miles
Cosford Rail Station10.03 miles
Albrighton Rail Station11.43 miles
Yorton Rail Station11.88 miles
Wem Rail Station13.82 miles
Codsall Rail Station14.33 miles
Bilbrook Rail Station15.03 miles
Prees Rail Station15.77 miles
Church Stretton Rail Station15.89 miles
Penkridge Rail Station17.14 miles
Norton Bridge Rail Station18.41 miles
Stafford Rail Station18.52 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TF1 2G*)
Number of Properties in Catchment21
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
20, BRAMBLES WALK
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2ED		£192,500
2025-09-05
semidetached
freehold
82, MARTON DRIVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3HS		£221,000
2025-09-05
semidetached
freehold
19, WHITEMERE ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3HE		£220,000
2025-09-03
semidetached
freehold
11 - 13, PARK STREET
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3AE		£435,000
2025-09-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
54A, HOLLIES ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2AX		£175,000
2025-08-29
terraced
freehold
27, ORLETON LANE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3DD		£155,000
2025-08-29
semidetached
freehold
45, HAYGATE ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1QT		£188,000
2025-08-29
terraced
freehold
33, ROSEWAY
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1HU		£89,757
2025-08-27
semidetached
freehold
8, ST JOHN STREET
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1JZ		£150,000
2025-08-08
detached
freehold
5, WHITEMERE ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3HE		£210,000
2025-07-31
semidetached
freehold
18, HERBERT AVENUE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2BP		£358,000
2025-07-25
detached
freehold
64, BARNFIELD CRESCENT
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2EX		£493,000
2025-07-25
detached
freehold
17, TELFORD ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2EL		£290,000
2025-07-25
terraced
freehold
22, STRINE CLOSE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3LR		£219,500
2025-07-04
semidetached
freehold
BOWRING HALL, 300 (THE BASEMENT), HOLYHEAD ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2EF		£85,000
2025-06-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
13, ORLETON TERRACE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1QH		£125,000
2025-06-25
terraced
freehold
30, HEATH ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3EQ		£217,000
2025-06-25
semidetached
freehold
28, MEESE CLOSE

TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3LP		£205,000
2025-06-20
semidetached
freehold
18, BRAMBLES WALK
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2ED		£178,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
2, FLORENCE CLOSE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2FN		£267,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
67, WISEMAN CRESCENT
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2FJ		£255,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
18, ERCALL GARDENS
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1RD		£175,000
2025-03-25
semidetached
freehold
4, POWDER LANE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2BL		£322,500
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
17, COUND CLOSE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3JG		£235,000
2025-03-19
semidetached
freehold
24, MARTON DRIVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3HL		£223,000
2025-03-11
semidetached
freehold
6, POWIS DRIVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3HJ		£250,000
2025-02-24
semidetached
freehold
4, HOBBS CRESCENT
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1RY		£265,000
2025-02-17
semidetached
freehold
16, WROCKWARDINE ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3DB		£235,750
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
49, NORTH ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3ED		£207,500
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
12, APLEY DRIVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3DU		£205,000
2025-01-22
semidetached
freehold
19, HAYGATE DRIVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2BX		£285,000
2025-01-13
semidetached
freehold
14, MARTON DRIVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3HL		£218,000
2024-11-20
semidetached
freehold
2, LANGTHORPE GARDENS
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2GN		£300,000
2025-06-10
detached
freehold
16, CLIFT CRESCENT
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2AL		£153,500
2025-06-06
semidetached
freehold
33, ORLETON TERRACE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1QH		£180,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
3, DEER PARK ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3EE		£190,000
2025-05-29
terraced
freehold
15, BRAITHWAITE ROW
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2HJ		£152,000
2025-05-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
16, WISEMAN CRESCENT
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2FL		£245,000
2025-05-16
semidetached
freehold
60, KING STREET
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1NR		£161,500
2025-05-09
terraced
freehold
VICTORIA ROAD APARTMENTS (1), VICTORIA ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1LT		£120,000
2025-05-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
18 - 18A, MARKET STREET
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1DT		£168,000
2025-04-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
50, SAVILLE CLOSE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2DU		£195,000
2025-04-25
semidetached
freehold
11, BRAMBLES WALK
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2ED		£187,000
2025-04-23
semidetached
freehold
7, ALEXANDRA ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1QE		£220,000
2025-04-23
semidetached
freehold
56, MARTON DRIVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 3HS		£250,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
253, HOLYHEAD ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2EA		£285,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
15, CHAD VALLEY
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1NQ		£112,000
2025-04-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
33, VICTORIA AVENUE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1NN		£140,000
2025-04-07
terraced
freehold
1, LINDEN GROVE
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 1QS		£202,000
2025-04-07
semidetached
freehold
22, BRAMBLES WALK
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
WREKIN
TF1 2ED		£190,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
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