Lowden Close Telford
27 addresses across 1 postcode (TF4), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45227378.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 25).
- 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 B; Band D in Telford and Wrekin costs £2,256 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Telford Central, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 129 to 136 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodside Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (22); Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 2021 (25).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Concrete works, Pioneer Yard, Lightmoor Road, Lightmoor, Telford, Shropshire: up to 52 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Lightmoor Road, Telford: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of 8 & 9 Southall, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Transport depot off Holywell Lane: up to 17 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Rough Park House, Woodside Avenue, Woodside, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5PG: up to 23 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 129 m and 136 m above sea level (133 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF4 3TY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Shifnal 237,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lawford Close Aqueduct | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Jiggers Bank P&R Coalbrookdale | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Legges Way Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 53.3 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodside Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aqueduct Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodside Dental Clinic | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Madeley Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Spar Shop | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,540 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,270 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,340 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,730 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Churchyard of St James's Church, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchyard of St James's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Wide Waters | Lake or reservoir | 150 m north-west |
| The Dandy | Lake or reservoir | 300 m north |
| Castle Pool | Lake or reservoir | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Oilhouse Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Heath Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Madeley Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Captain Webb Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Madeley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Telford Langley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodlands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn Inn TF4 3HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Li Garden TF4 3HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Hut TF4 3HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Nisa Local TF4 3HB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (8); On or near Widewaters Close (5); On or near The Iron Bridge Way (4); On or near Lawford Close (4); On or near Sceptre Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TF4 3TY: 27 addresses
Nearby streets
The Iron Bridge Way · Widewaters Close · Sovereign Close · Hazelwood Drive · Lawford Close · South View Road · Sceptre Close · Leadon Close · Majestic Way · Avon Close · Shutfield Road · Wentworth Drive
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.