Forest Close, Telford
House prices, sold prices and local information for TF5 0LA.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Forest Close, Telford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £291,250. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £196,150. That is 20% above the Telford average of £243,219 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 83% semi-detached, 17% detached. Recorded sale prices on Forest Close range from £135,000 to £360,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold. Of 332 streets in Telford with at least two sales in the last year, Forest Close ranks 84th for average price.
House prices on Forest Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all TF5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £196,150 | 29 May 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £306,500 | 28 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on Forest Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 29 May 2026 | £297,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 29 Oct 2025 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 16 Jul 2025 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 28 Apr 2023 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 15 Feb 2021 | £253,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 12 Dec 2019 | £172,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 31 May 2019 | £202,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 29 Mar 2019 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 7 Dec 2018 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 18 Dec 2017 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 20 Jul 2017 | £212,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Forest Close TF5 0LA | 4 Aug 2016 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Forest Close | £202,500 (May 2019) → £297,500 (May 2026) | +47% over 7 yrs |
| 26, Forest Close | £170,000 (Aug 2016) → £285,000 (Oct 2025) | +68% over 9 yrs |
| 7, Forest Close | £155,000 (Dec 2017) → £165,000 (Mar 2019) | +6% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Forest Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dothill Primary School 342 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Charlton School 1,218 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wrekin View Primary School 464 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 227 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Apley Wood Primary Academy 407 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Wrekin College 671 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 4–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Millbrook Primary School and Nursery 462 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Wellington (Shropshire) station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Oakengates station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
- Telford Central station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Arrow Road (opp, GLADE WAY) 1 min walk
- Arrow Road (adj, Glade Way) 1 min walk
- Span Meadow (opp, Glade Way) 2 min walk
- Hopkins Heath (opp, GLADE WAY) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shawbirch Medical Centre
Brandon Avenue, Admaston, Telford · 0.5 mi - Wellington Medical Practice
Chapel Lane, Wellington, Telford · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Shawbirch · 0.3 mi
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Telford · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Apley · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Telford · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Admaston Pharmacy Online · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Shawbirch Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Loft House Unit · 1.0 mi
- Manor Orthodontic Clinic · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 594 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,404 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Telford and Wrekin with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Forest Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Telford and Wrekin | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 88.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Telford and Wrekin | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.5% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 40.7% | 40.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Telford and Wrekin | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 88.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Telford and Wrekin | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.4% | 26.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.8% | 18.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 20% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Telford and Wrekin | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 46% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Telford and Wrekin | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.8% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.4% | 29.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.5% | 18.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Telford and Wrekin.
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