Sutherland Way Telford
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45227308.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19).
- 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 Oakengates, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mount Pleasant Gardens, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Donnington Medical Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19). Built: 2020 (18); 2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (51% of about 650 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)
- Sutherland Co Operative Academy, Gibbons Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7JR: up to 123 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- Site of 17-24 James Close, Trench, Telford, Shropshire: up to 7 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Site of Wrockwardine Wood House, New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire: up to 4 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of Simply The Best Valeting, Plough Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 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, 0 at medium risk and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TF2 7FE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TF2 7JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 24 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 86 m and 91 m above sea level (88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF2 7FE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF2 7JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Wellington (Shropshire) 676,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Avenue Donnington | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Oakengates | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 55.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Donnington Medical Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Donnington Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wrekin Drive (Dental Surgery) | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Donnington Police Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Trench, Trench Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mount Pleasant Gardens 5,630 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wrockwardine Wood 31 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,690 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 41 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) south-west. 4 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) south-west |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 9.7 km (6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trench Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Wrockwardine Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Middle Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Red Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Snedshill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Ketley Dingle | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 320 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Road Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre | Primary | 2–7 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G N Badley And Sons TF2 7JP | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Labour Club TF2 7JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Forge Stores TF2 7JY | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 2 May 2018 |
| Saver Express TF2 7JE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 18 May 2026 |
| Holy Trinity Church TF2 7AH | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| The New Dun Cow Bar & Grill TF2 7DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Trench Convenience Store TF2 7DU | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Sangha Sweet Shop TF2 7DP | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| White Horse Tavern TF2 7AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Papa Johns TF2 7DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Alex Indian Grill TF2 7DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Tap And Barrell TF2 7DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2024 |
| ARJYS CUISINE LTD TF2 7DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near James Nelson Crescent (17); On or near Church Road (9); On or near Gibbons Road (9); On or near Furnace Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
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
John Hunt Avenue · Gibbons Road · James Nelson Crescent · Trinity Close · Furnace Lane · Gibbons Close · Pickering Road · Woodhouse Crescent · Malcolm Davies Drive · Dickins Road · James Close · Lennock Road
All the streets in TF2 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.