Living in Telford, Shropshire
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Local administration around Telford
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Nearest GP surgeries to Telford
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood Surgery | Downemead, Telford | 0.4 mi | 01952 201144 |
| Teldoc | Brunel Road, Malinslee, Telford | 0.5 mi | 0330 0536456 |
| Dawley Medical Practice | King Street, Dawley, Telford | 1.2 mi | 01952 630500 |
| Charlton Medical Practice | Charlton Medical Centre, Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford | 1.3 mi | 01952 620138 |
| Stirchley Medical Practice | Stirchley Health Centre, Sandino Road, Stirchley, Telford | 1.6 mi | 01952 660444 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Telford
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 218-220 Dean Street, Town Centre, Telford | - | 01952 291524 |
| Boots | 4-10 Sherwood Street, Telford Town Centre, Telford | - | 01952 291351 |
| Asda Pharmacy | Malinsgate, Telford | 0.2 mi | 0113 8825841 |
| Hollinswood Pharmacy | New Unit 4, Downemead, Hollinswood, Telford | 0.4 mi | 01952 299925 |
| Malinslee Pharmacy | Malinslee Medical Centre, Brunel Road, Malinslee, Telford | 0.4 mi | 01952 503555 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Telford
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smileworks LTD | Church Road, Malinslee, Telford | 0.4 mi | |
| Integrated Dental Holdings | Unit 2, Hollinswood Court, Stafford Park 1, Telford | 0.5 mi | |
| Dawley Dental Practice | 82 King Street, Dawley, Telford | 0.9 mi | |
| Station House Dental Practice | Station Road, Oakengates, Telford | 1.2 mi | |
| Dawley Family Dental Centre | 60a High Street, Dawley, Telford | 1.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Telford
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21, THE CREST | £517,500 | Detached | Jul 2025 |
| 19, THE CREST | £430,000 | Detached | May 2025 |
| 18, PARK LANE | £440,000 | Detached | Dec 2021 |
| HAUGHTON, PARK LANE | £265,000 | Detached | Aug 2021 |
| 1, THE COPPICE | £610,000 | Detached | Mar 2021 |
| 1, THE COPPICE | £225,000 | Detached | May 2013 |
| 44, OLD COPPICE GRANGE | £235,000 | Detached | May 2013 |
| 1, OLD COPPICE GRANGE | £305,000 | Detached | Apr 2010 |
| 17, THE CREST | £430,000 | Detached | May 2025 |
| MELROSE, PARK LANE | £181,500 | Detached | Aug 2017 |
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Schools in Telford
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Park Primary School | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Hollinswood Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Lantern Academy | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Randlay Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Ladygrove Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Priorslee Academy | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Wombridge Primary School | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Good | 1.4 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Telford Langley School | Requires Improvement | 1.2 mi |
| Holy Trinity Academy | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| The Telford Park School | Inadequate | 1.5 mi |
Broadband in Telford
Local Amenities in Telford
Parks & Green Spaces
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.4 mi
- Park 0.4 mi
- Wonderland Car Park 0.6 mi
- Telford Town Park 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi 0.1 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.6 mi
- Co-op Food 1.1 mi
- Morrisons 1.4 mi
Train Stations
- Telford Central Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Oakengates Rail Station 1.2 mi
- Shifnal Rail Station 3.2 mi
- Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station 3.4 mi
Airports
- Shifnal Airfield 2 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0 mi
- Superdrug 0 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
- Pharmacy 0.5 mi
- Community Diagnostic Centre 0.5 mi
Area Profile for Telford
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Planning & Heritage in Telford
No special planning designations found near the town centre.