Duce Drive Telford
8 addresses across 5 postcodes (TF4), about 510 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 45224830.
- Energy: 51 homes have an energy certificate (B: 51).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Telford and Wrekin costs £2,256 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 78% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Telford Central, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 169 to 185 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 60 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dawley Medical Practice, about 370 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,070 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
51 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (51). Built: 2025 (51).
Council tax
What each band costs in Telford and Wrekin in 2026-27: Band D £2,256 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,504 | £1,755 | £2,006 | £2,256 | £2,758 | £3,259 | £3,760 | £4,513 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 3,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- MONUMENT TO CAPTAIN WEBB, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Paddock Mount, Hinkshay Road: up to 315 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Site of former Queens Arms, Southall Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire TF4 3LY: up to 5 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- The Former Phoenix Secondary School, Manor Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3DZ: up to 231 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Site of The Queens Arms, Bank Road, Dawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire: up to 10 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Site of 8 & 9 Southall, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 1 November 2026: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (standard works)
- 16 February 2027 to 18 February 2027: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TF4 3JS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TF4 3JR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TF4 2EX | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 13 | unlikely |
| TF4 2TL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TF4 3JX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 61 addresses are between 169 m and 185 m above sea level (182 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF4 2EX | 98% | 95% | 92% | 0% |
| TF4 2TL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF4 3JR | 100% | 100% | 80% | 0% |
| TF4 3JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF4 3JX | 100% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ardern Avenue Malins Lee | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Telford Town Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Southwater Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 53.7 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dawley Medical Practice | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superhealth Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dawley Family Dental Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Malinsgate Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shop Locally Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,550 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.1 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langleyfield 1.9 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Randlay Allotments 9,380 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Leonard, a listed building (Grade II*), 720 m (0.4 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Churchyard of St James's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stirchley Pools | Lake or reservoir | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Heath Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Fletcher's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Withy Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Town Park | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 59 | 60 |
1 of the street's 60 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Telford and Wrekin: see them on the Telford and Wrekin page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Telford Langley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 210 m | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Captain Webb Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ladygrove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Randlay Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lawley Village Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hollinswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Telford Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming world TF4 2HX | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Dawley Town Hall TF4 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| The Queens Head TF4 2AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Dawley House TF4 2AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Eyton Stores TF4 2DN | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| White Horse TF4 3JX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Pizza zio TF4 2EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Pound City And Convience Store TF4 2EX | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Golden Rolls TF4 2EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2025 |
| New Lotus TF4 2EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Oct 2023 |
| A Jewel In The Crown TF4 2EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| Tiffins TF4 2EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| chickville TF4 2EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Amanda’s owbist’ro TF4 2EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Central Takeaway Pizza Kebab House TF4 2EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lancaster Avenue (15); On or near Gloucester Avenue (13); On or near Oxford Road (9); On or near Chesterfield Road (5); On or near Lancaster Place (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 26 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 16 February 2027 to 18 February 2027 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pizza zio (takeaway/sandwich shop, TF4 2EX) now 5 Very good, was 2 Improvement necessary (rated 29 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TF4 3JS: 3 addresses of 69 in the postcode
- TF4 3JR: 2 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- TF4 2EX: 1 address of 118 in the postcode
- TF4 2TL: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- TF4 3JX: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lancaster Avenue · Gloucester Avenue · Langley Crescent · Eyton Road · Lancaster Place · Neal Court · Chesterfield Road · Ashbourne Close · Johnston Road · Lancaster Court · Worcester Road · Matlock Avenue
All the streets in TF4 and across Telford and Wrekin.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.