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5 Portobello Close, The Rock, Telford, TF3 5DB

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Portobello Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Portobello Close is a semi-detached house in The Rock, Telford, Telford (TF3 5DB). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 sits 68.1% above the 2017 sale of £106,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 23% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromF29toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
13%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Portobello Close, The Rock, Telford, TF3 5DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Portobello Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Portobello Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£106,500

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 August 2017Most recent

    £106,500

    -14.8%over 9 years

  2. 17 April 2008

    £124,999

    +35.1%over 4 years

  3. 5 March 2004

    £92,500

    +32.1%over 1 year

  4. 18 April 2002

    £70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TF3 5DB: £205,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Portobello Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Portobello Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,902

Street avg £1,947

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Portobello Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£177k

1 Booth Crescent

TF3 5HX

2 bed1 bath
£176k

1 Bowland Close

TF3 5HE

2 bed1 bath
£172k

1 Barrack Close

TF3 5HS

3 bed2 bath
£170k

1 Broom Drive, The Rock

TF3 5DG

£199k

1 Churchward Drive

TF3 5EX

2 bed1 bath
£156k

1 Cedar Court, Overdale

TF3 5BU

2 bed
£223k

1 Clares Lane Close, The Rock

TF3 5DA

£231k

1 Barclay Fold

TF3 5GY

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Telford district page.
Full Telford report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woodrush Heath — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Newdale Primary School & Nursery. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TF3 5DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TF3 5DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for TF3 5DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Portobello Close, The Rock, Telford, TF3 5DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.