Pottery Close Telford
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF4), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 45224331.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £183,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 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 A; 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 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m 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: It is about 188 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 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 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £111,500 | £111,500 | £111,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £104,500 | £104,500 | £104,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | 4 TF4 2RU | Semi-detached | £183,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 1 TF4 2RU | Terraced | £111,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2010 | 5 TF4 2RU | Flat or maisonette | £124,950 | |
| 24 Apr 2009 | 4 TF4 2RU | Semi-detached | £121,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2005 | 3 TF4 2RU | Terraced | £104,500 | New build. |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 1 TF4 2RU | Semi-detached | £104,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2004 | 5 TF4 2RU | Flat or maisonette | £124,950 | |
| 5 Nov 2004 | 4 TF4 2RU | Semi-detached | £124,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (4); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 A (65% of about 800 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)
- Land East of Fence Road: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of Sundown, Old Office Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- The Former Phoenix Secondary School, Manor Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3DZ: up to 231 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Site of The Queens Arms, Bank Road, Dawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire: up to 10 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 188 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF4 2NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF4 2RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road Dawley | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Telford Town Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Southwater Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dawley Medical Practice | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superhealth Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 130 m |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Malinsgate Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shop Locally Cashzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,550 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.1 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Randlay Allotments 9,380 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 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*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 11 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* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Churchyard of St James's Church | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Hill | Hill | 590 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Horsehay Pool | Lake or reservoir | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Stirchley Pools | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Castle Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Town Park | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 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 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Telford Langley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ladygrove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Captain Webb Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lawley Village Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Lawley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katcha Latte TF4 3AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Keystores Limited TF4 2ES | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Little Bengal Telford Ltd TF4 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Pizza Milano's TF4 2ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Dawley House TF4 2ES | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2018 |
| lets Dine HOSPITALTY ,Telford and Wrekin TF4 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Dawley Chatty Club TF4 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Elephant & Castle TF4 2ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Bantama Market Ltd TF4 2ET | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Easy Shop TF4 2ET | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| The Flying Fish TF4 2ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Kebab Ye TF4 2ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Small Talk Nurseries TF4 2ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Thomas Allsorts TF4 2ET | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Spice'N'Soul Vegan Cafe Ltd. TF4 2ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (36); On or near Burton Street (28); On or near Burton Close (23); On or near Captain Webb Drive (23); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Kebab Ye (takeaway/sandwich shop, TF4 2ET) now 5 Very good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 21 October 2026) found 31 October 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
Nearby streets
Brandlee · Morton Court · Burton Close · Burton Street · Vicarage Grove · Captain Webb Drive · Heath Hill · George Street · Hartshorne Court · Station Road · Chiltern Gardens · Springhill Road
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.