About Muxton

About Muxton
Census information
Muxton is located in north-east Telford, Muxton has seen very rapid residential development. In the period between 1991 and 2001 the number of households in the ward increased by 1,356 or 145.8% and the population rose by 3,190 people or 114.8%. The average household size declined from 2.9 to 2.5 people.
Key Statistics
Detail
1991
2001
% Change
Male
1,357
2,870
111.5
Female
1,349
2,948
118.5
Households
930
2,286
145.8
Average household size
2.9
2.5
(12.6)
Population density
3.0
6.6
114.8

Muxton has a population profile that is younger than the Borough-wide profile.
Some 25.3% of households contain a married couple with dependent children - the fourth highest ward in the Borough.
More than 78.3% were owner occupied and 44.2% of dwellings were detached compared to 30.6% Borough-wide.
The Economic activity rate in Muxton at 76.2% was the fourth highest rate in the Borough.