Roman Close Telford
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45227482.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (A: 12).
- Flood: 5 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 B; Band D in Telford and Wrekin costs £2,256 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 62% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oakengates, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Charlton Medical Practice, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2022 (8); 2023 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12).
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 (54% of about 790 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)
- 88-102 Potters Bank Holyhead Road Ketley Telford Shropshire: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 0 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 5FT | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| TF1 5AN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 125 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF1 5AN | 92% | 62% | 62% | 0% |
| TF1 5FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shropshire Star Ketley | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Oakengates | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Market Street Car Park- Telford | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 56.3 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Charlton Medical Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Top Pharmacy | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery Hadley Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Wellington Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tts Food & Wine, Ketley | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 10.0 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | Leegomery Allotments 1.8 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Leonard's Priory immediately adjacent to the Church of St Mary and St Leonard, Wombridge, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Priory immediately adjacent to the Church of St Mary and St Leonard, Wombridge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Petershill | Hill | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Ketley Dingle | Valley | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Newdale | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Middle Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Trench Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Wrockwardine Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 13 |
4 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 Telford and Wrekin: see them on the Telford and Wrekin page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase | Secondary | 11–16 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Telford College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wombridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakengates Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, 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) |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lawley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE ELEPHANT DINING LIMITED TF1 5AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd. TF1 5DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| TACT Café TF1 5AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Farm Foods Freezer Centre TF1 5DS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2018 |
| AGA OUTLET TF1 5AQ | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Rose Manor | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited TF1 5DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Crispy Cod TF1 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Zulaikas Indian Cuisine TF1 5DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Station road stores TF1 5AQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Ping Hong Takeaway TF1 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Village Spice TF1 5EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Dough'Not Panic TF1 5JD | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| TTS food & wine limited TF1 5EZ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Wrens Nest PH TF1 5HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sutherland Close (42); On or near Princess Square (22); On or near School Lane (18); On or near Seven Hills Place (16); On or near Station Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
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
Hendrie Close · Morgan Way · Sutherland Close · Red Lees · Hutchinson Way · Station Road · School Lane · Princess Square · Seven Hills Place · Holyhead Road · Woodside Road · Woodside Road
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.