Fenn Way Buildwas, Shropshire
13 addresses across 4 postcodes (TF8), about 220 m long. USRN 34701466.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £249,999 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wellington (Shropshire), about 7 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dale End Riverside Park, is about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ironbridge Medical Practice, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 2025 | 2 | £587,500 | £580,000 | £595,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 3 TF8 7FA | Semi-detached | £249,999 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 4 TF8 7FA | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 2 TF8 7FA | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2021 | 1 TF8 7FA | Other | £210,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 157 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (23% of about 1,010 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TF8 7DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TF8 7DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TF8 7DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TF8 7FA | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 49 m and 61 m above sea level (55 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF8 7DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF8 7DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF8 7DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF8 7FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Junction Buildwas | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Jiggers Bank P&R Coalbrookdale | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Dark Lane Car Park | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 57.4 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ironbridge Medical Practice | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Ironbridge Pharmacy & Post Office | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Woodside Dental Clinic | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Madeley Police Station | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Kyle Of Lochalsh | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Dale End Riverside Park 7.0 ha | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Buildwas Abbey, a scheduled monument, 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Buildwas Abbey | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Abbey House With Attached 5 Bay Arcade, Incorporating Dovecote | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 4.9 km (3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wirehill Coppice | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| The Holt | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Saplins Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Devil's Dingle | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Brook's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Blue Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 13 |
5 of the street's 13 addresses are 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 Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildwas Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TF8 7DA: 5 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- TF8 7DD: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- TF8 7DB: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- TF8 7FA: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in TF8 and across Shropshire.
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.