Wicket Close Telford
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF2), about 30 m long. USRN 45202088.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- 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 C; 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 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 174 to 176 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Charlton Medical Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2010 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £234,950 | £234,950 | £234,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £207,500 | £207,500 | £207,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £141,250 | £138,500 | £144,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2021 | 4 TF2 9PL | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2013 | 2 TF2 9PL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2012 | 6 TF2 9PL | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 6 TF2 9PL | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 5 TF2 9PL | Detached | £234,950 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 4 TF2 9PL | Detached | £207,500 | |
| 8 Mar 2002 | 5 TF2 9PL | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 31 May 2001 | 2 TF2 9PL | Detached | £138,500 | |
| 15 Mar 2001 | 4 TF2 9PL | Detached | £144,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 137 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (38% of about 1,000 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)
- Units 7 - 9, Gower Street Trading Estate, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9HW: up to 20 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Garage, New Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at junction of, Moss Road/Rookery Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire: up to 24 homes, permissioned (870 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 9PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TF2 9UD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 174 m and 176 m above sea level (175 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF2 9PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF2 9UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakengates 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Telford Central 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Shifnal 237,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Finsbury Drive Priorslee | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Oakengates | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Telford Central Station Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 53.3 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Charlton Medical Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priorslee Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Station House Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Donnington Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Telford - Int 1, A464 Priorslee Road | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 20 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.5 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Donnington Allotments 4,420 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Headgear at Grange colliery, 240m north west of Watling Street Grange, a scheduled monument, 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Headgear at Grange colliery, 240m north west of Watling Street Grange | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Parts of a Roman camp and signal station 410m ESE of Watling Street Grange | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Part of a small Roman town, the Roman road called Watling Street and a mansio 255m north west of Upper Woodhouse Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Ironbridge Gorge | World Heritage Site | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Flash | Lake or reservoir | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Red Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Snedshill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Wrockwardine Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Redhill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Newdale | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Priorslee Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 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: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Trinity Academy Roman Catholic/Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Telford Primary Free School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| New Road Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakengates Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell And Bails TF2 9LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Bell & Bails pub And Indian grill TF2 9LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Archbridge Manor Care Home TF2 9WP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crest Road (9); On or near Lords Drive (1); On or near Pavilion Grove (1); On or near Oval Close (1); On or near Limekiln Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 23 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oval Close · Pavilion Grove · Lords Drive · Checkley Lane · Cricketers Lane · Crest Road · Church Street · Limekiln Bank · Lodgewood Lane · Cloisters Way · Far Wykes Leasowe · St Georges Avenue
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.