Rowland Gate Telford
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF1), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45210540.
- Flood: 3 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 20% to 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wellington (Shropshire), about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wellington Medical Practice, about 380 m away.
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 506 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (44% of about 1,080 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wellington. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- DUN COW PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Westmount, Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 1DZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- Site of Peter Morris Cars, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire: up to 14 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Site of The Vineyard, North Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire: up to 14 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of Masonic Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, Telford: up to 4 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 21 September 2026: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 1BD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| TF1 1DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 94 m and 95 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF1 1BD | 89% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| TF1 1DZ | 100% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dunelm Wellington | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Wellington | 230 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Street Car Park- Telford | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 59 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington Medical Practice | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 250 m |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wellington Police Station | 300 m |
| Cash machines | Nisa - Red Lion Service Station, Wellington Cashzone | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,390 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,040 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m north-east. 38 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m north-east |
| Orleton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Leegomery Belt | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Tee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Lawrence's Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Ketley Dingle | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wrekin View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ercall Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Short Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Charlton School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Dothill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Telford College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Millbrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Apley Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef TF1 1BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Wondercook TF1 1BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Eastern Balti TF1 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Kandy Cloudz TF1 1BD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Snappy Spuds Co TF1 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Sweets Galore TF1 1DT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Maries Deli TF1 1DT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Catherine's Bakery TF1 1DT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Jo Jo's Cake Designs TF1 1DT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Red Dragon TF1 1DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Bubbly's Kitchen TF1 1DT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Hills TF1 1DT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Odd Pals TF1 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| TouchFood TF1 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Hungry Dogs TF1 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 |
| Shoplifting | 140 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 |
| Public order | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (151); On or near Station Road (82); On or near Bell Street (61); On or near Shopping Area (46); On or near Parking Area (45).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 20% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 Hobson‘s Cafe (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TF1 1BP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Wellington Express Halal Butchers (retailers - other, TF1 1BD) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Wellington Express (retailers - other, TF1 1BD) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 27 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Walker Street · Market Approach · Duke Street · Market Street · Market Square · Crown Street · Market Square · Espley Close · Bridge Road · Tan Bank · Station Road · Groom's Alley
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.