Is Wellington Shropshire a nice place to live?

Wellington:- The largest town to the North of Telford, Wellington is well known for being a pleasant market town at the foot of the Wrekin. Parts of Wellington are beautiful and have very high curb appeal. There are also some less popular areas closer to the centre of Wellington.

Where in the UK is Wellington?

Somerset
Wellington, town (parish), Taunton Deane district, administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies in the Vale of Taunton Deane, just west-southwest of Taunton.

Is there a place called Wellington in Shropshire?

Wellington is a market town in the unitary authority of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England where it forms part of Telford, with which it has gradually become contiguous. It is situated 3.5 miles (5.5 km) northwest of central Telford and 12 miles (19 km) east of Shrewsbury.

How old is Wellington UK?

Wellington became a town under a royal charter of 1215 and during the Middle Ages it grew as a centre for trade on the road from Bristol to Exeter. Major rebuilding took place following a fire in the town in 1731, after which it became a centre for cloth-making.

Is Telford a rough area?

Telford is the safest major town in Shropshire, and is the 71st most dangerous overall out of Shropshire’s 232 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Telford in 2020 was 37 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Telford UK a good place to live?

It is one of the best places to live in the UK. Telford allows you to live a good quality life regardless of the stage of life you’re in or your priorities. The rate of employment is reasonably high and there are plenty of schools.

What country has a town called Wellington?

New Zealand
Wellington City, Wellington Situated at the southern end of the North Island, Wellington, New Zealand, was recently named “the coolest little capital in the world” by Lonely Planet.

What is Wellington Somerset known for?

A friendly town set in the wide valley between the Brendon and Blackdown Hills, Wellington gave its name to the famous ‘Iron Duke’, victor of the Battle of Waterloo. The 175ft column built on the scarp edge of the Blackdowns was erected in his honour: at night it is an illuminated landmark for miles around.

How many Wellingtons are there in the UK?

Number of places named Wellington per country: There are 7 places named Wellington in United Kingdom.

Is Telford in the Black Country?

Telford Plaza, Telford, western England. Dawley, now part of Telford, was designated a new town in 1963 to draw off population and industry from the city of Birmingham and the adjacent industrial region known (because of its pollution-coated landscapes) as the Black Country.

Is Telford UK safe?

Telford Crime Overview Telford is the safest major town in Shropshire, and is the 71st most dangerous overall out of Shropshire’s 232 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Telford in 2020 was 37 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Telford a bad area?

Where is Wellington in the county of Shropshire?

Wellington is a market town in the unitary authority of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England where it forms part of Telford, with which it has gradually become contiguous. It is situated 3.5 miles (5.5 km) northwest of central Telford and 12 miles (19 km) east of Shrewsbury.

Where can I find a map of Wellington?

In mapskm.com to page “Map of Wellington Shropshire (United Kingdom)” we provide useful information to those who are to start a trip with arrival in Wellington.

When was the Wellington railway station in Shrewsbury built?

Wellington railway station was built in 1849 and has three platforms, served by Transport for Wales, Virgin Trains West Coast and West Midlands Trains providing northbound trains towards Shrewsbury and Wales, and southbound trains to the West Midlands and London Euston. One of the platforms is a bay platform, which sees little use at present.

Which is the most accessible town in Shropshire?

Wellington is located at the western terminus of the M54 motorway Junction 7 and has good bus services making it one of the most accessible towns in Shropshire.