Minsterley Close Telford
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF1), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45224984.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 21, C: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 Wellington (Shropshire), about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dothill Local Nature Reserve, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shawbirch Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (17); Bungalow, detached (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 2015 (14); 2016 (4); 2018 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 1, Minsterley Close
- 2, Minsterley Close
- 3, Minsterley Close
- 4, Minsterley Close
- 5, Minsterley Close
- 6, Minsterley Close
- 7, Minsterley Close
- 8, Minsterley Close
- 9, Minsterley Close
- 10, Minsterley Close
- 11, Minsterley Close
- 12, Minsterley Close
- 14, Minsterley Close
- 15, Minsterley Close
- 16, Minsterley Close
- 17, Minsterley Close
- 19, Minsterley Close
- 20, Minsterley Close
- 21, Minsterley Close
- 22, Minsterley Close
- 23, Minsterley Close
- 24, Minsterley Close
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 B (37% of about 1,400 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)
- The Charlton School, Severn Drive, Dothill, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3LE: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Site of former Charlton School, Severn Drive, Dothill, Telford, Shropshire TF1: up to 48 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Maxell Expansion Land: up to 138 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of The Vineyard, North Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire: up to 14 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TF1 3BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| TF1 3JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 90 m and 95 m above sea level (93 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF1 3BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF1 3JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Marks Drive Wellington | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Princess Royal Hospital Leegomery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Wellington | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 59.7 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shawbirch Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Loft House Unit | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Wellington Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NatWest | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dothill Local Nature Reserve 47 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 620 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 66 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stables at Apley Castle, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stables at Apley Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Orleton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Plantation | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Tee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Pump Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Apley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Lawrence's Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 24 |
5 of the street's 24 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 Telford and Wrekin: see them on the Telford and Wrekin page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Charlton School | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wrekin View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Apley Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millbrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Wellbeing Centre TF1 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Morrisons daily-Telford TF1 3LN | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Dothill Pre-School Childcare TF1 3JB | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Emburgers TF1 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eyton View (22); On or near Dee Close (4); On or near The Savannahs (3); On or near Emral Rise (1); On or near St Pauls Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 7 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
Nearby streets
Apley Court · St Marks Drive · Eyton View · Dee Close · St Marks Drive · St Lawrence Close · Emral Rise · Whitchurch Road · St Catherines Close · The Savannahs · Severn Drive · Perry Court
All the streets in TF1 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.