Categories in Telford
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Telford
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 613 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 496 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 460 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 355 | 19 years |
| Car repair | 317 | 21 years |
| General contractors | 218 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 217 | 28 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 207 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 195 | 20 years |
Telford Facts
| Area | 29.6 km² |
| Population | 74,786 |
| Male Population | 37,073 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 37,713 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.7% |
| Median Age | 38.1 years (Male: 37.3, Female: 38.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $43,363 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1952 |
| Neighborhoods | Wellington, Madeley, Dawley, Telford, Donnington, Hadley |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.67659, -2.44926 |
| Postal Codes | TF1, TF11, TF12, TF13, TF2, More |
Map of Telford
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Telford Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,413 | 69,954 | 70,721 | 75,059 | 74,786 | 74,872 | 74,913 |
| Population Density | 2,376.8 / km² | 2,361.3 / km² | 2,387.2 / km² | 2,533.6 / km² | 2,524.4 / km² | 2,527.3 / km² | 2,528.7 / km² |
Telford Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | +6.2% | +6.9% | +5.7% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Telford Median Age
Median Age: 38.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 38.1 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Telford Population Density
Population Density: 2,524 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 74,786 | 29.6 km² | 2,524 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Telford Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Telford
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Telford
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Telford
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Telford
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Telford
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Telford Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $30,897 | $32,931 | $36,724 | $38,713 | $36,363 | $37,990 | $38,231 | $43,363 |
| Total GDP | $1.6B | $1.8B | $2B | $2.1B | $2B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.5B |
Telford CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 816,669 tn | 10.92 tn | 27,566.9 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 816,669 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,566.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 51.9 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 59.7 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 91.1 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 91.8 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 91.2 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 90.9 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 11:42 AM | 4.3 | 90.5 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 7:45 AM | 3.7 | 93.8 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/02 | 3:32 AM | 3.2 | 27.3 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 26.7 km | 9,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Telford
/ˈtɛlfərd/ is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, about 13 miles (21 km) east of Shrewsbury, and 30 miles (48 km) west of Birmingham. With an estimated population (for the borough) of ..
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