Sharp Close Telford
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF5), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45220210.
12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £490,000 across 1 sale. 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Telford and Wrekin costs £2,256 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Wellington (Shropshire), about 2.4 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 510 m away, and Dothill Local Nature Reserve (47 hectares) is about 680 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 74 to 76 m above sea level. 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Shawbirch Medical Centre, about 620 m away. About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £323,875 | £272,000 | £375,750 |
| 2006 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £207,900 | £207,900 | £207,900 |
| 2002 | 6 | £232,495 | £151,995 | £249,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2022 | 2 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 4 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 4 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £375,750 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 6 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2006 | 2 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2003 | 6 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £207,900 | |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 2 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £237,499 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 3 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £234,995 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 1 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £219,995 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 5 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £229,995 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 4 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 6 TF5 0DZ | Detached | £151,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 184 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 C (35% of about 690 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TF5 0DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TF5 0DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 74 m and 76 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF5 0DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF5 0DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km |
| Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km | |
| Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 7 within 800 m; nearest Community Centre Admaston | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Princess Royal Hospital Leegomery | 2.4 km |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Wellington | 2.0 km |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 61.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Shawbirch Medical Centre | 620 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Admaston Pharmacy Online | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Shawbirch Dental Practice | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Wellington Police Station | 2.7 km |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Shawbirch, Shawbirch Shopping Centre Cashzone | 1.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 510 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Dothill Local Nature Reserve 47 ha | 680 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 410 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 580 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 52 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Orleton Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km south. 4 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Orleton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beanhill Wood | Wood | 630 m east |
| Tee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km east |
| The Barn Garden Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km south |
| Sir William's Covert | Wood | 1.6 km south |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.8 km south-west |
| Lawrence's Hill | Hill | 3.9 km south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 670 m | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dothill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Wrekin View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Allscott Meads Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 2.0 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admaston News TF5 0AY | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Admaston Stores TF5 0AY | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2018 |
| St Christophers Cafe @ Admaston House TF5 0BN | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Keycap Care and Catering Ltd TF5 0BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Chat Cafe ‘the Chattery’ TF5 0BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Pheasant Inn TF5 0AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bostock Close (5); On or near Sutton Road (5); On or near Meadow Dale Drive (4); On or near St Peters Walk (4); On or near Elmsdale Crescent (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
St Peters Walk · Dalefield Drive · Bostock Close · Meadow Dale Drive · Elmsdale Crescent · Bratton Road · Station Road · Little Meadow Close · Bratton Road · Bratton Road · Jockey Meadow · Sutton Road
All the streets in TF5 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.