# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TF1 3QL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 MOAT CLOSE, TELFORD, TELFORD, WREKIN TF1 3QL | | Price | £360,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £110,000 Jul 2001 | ## Description This detached house is offered for sale in a secluded spot in Shawbirch, Telford. Comprising of four bedrooms, two reception rooms and a practical layout suited to a range of needs. The property is presented in good condition and falls within Council Tax Band D. A hallway leads into a lounge with a feature fireplace, bay window to the front and double doors through to the dining room. The dining room offers ample space for a dining set and provides access to both the conservatory and the kitchen, creating a flexible ground floor arrangement with defined yet connected living areas. The kitchen includes an understair cupboard, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances, along with direct access to a utility room. The utility room provides further appliance space, access to the rear garden and a convenient ground floor WC. Off the back of the kitchen, a converted garage offers an additional room that can serve as an extra bedroom or a second sitting room, depending on requirements. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, three of which are doubles and one a single. The main bedroom features fitted wardrobes, a front-facing window and access to an en-suite, providing a private facility separate from the main family bathroom. The remaining bedrooms offer flexibility for use as children’s rooms, guest rooms or a home office. Externally, the property benefits from a private rear garden with patio areas, offering space for outdoor seating and entertaining. A large metal shed provides useful external storage for tools, bicycles or garden equipment. The house is located in Telford, a Shropshire town known for its range of amenities, shopping and leisure facilities. Telford Town Park, one of the largest urban parks in the area, offers walking routes, play areas and open green spaces, while Telford Centre provides a selection of retail outlets, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés. Schooling in Telford is well provided for by a choice of primary and secondary schools within the wider area, along with colleges and further education options. Local neighbourhood centres typically offer everyday conveniences such as small shops, takeaways and medical services. Public transport connections are accessible, with Telford Central railway station offering services towards Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. Typical journey times by train from Telford Central are around 25–35 minutes to Birmingham New Street and approximately 20–25 minutes to Shrewsbury, making the town a viable base for commuting. Road links are a particular strength of Telford, with the M54 offering connections west towards Shrewsbury and east towards the M6 and the wider motorway network. This four-bedroom detached house for sale in Telford combines two reception rooms, an additional ground floor room, a conservatory, a utility with WC, an en-suite to the main bedroom and a private rear garden with substantial storage, creating a practical home in an established residential setting. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 MOAT CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QL | £110,000 | 24/07/2001 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 ACORN WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LW | £370,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached | | 1 SWAN GATE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QF | £340,000 | 20/08/2025 | Detached | | 1 FALLOW ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LS | £395,000 | 08/08/2025 | Detached | | 14 LOWER PARK DRIVE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3PY | £300,000 | 16/11/2023 | Detached | | 31 MCCORMICK DRIVE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3LZ | £255,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 41 HARLEY CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3LF | £290,000 | 08/08/2023 | Detached | | 8 MONET CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PP | £330,000 | 25/07/2023 | Detached | | 8 LOWER PARK DRIVE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3PY | £280,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | 24 ST AGATHAS CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QP | £395,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | 47 BROCKWOOD COPSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QS | £320,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 7 ST AGATHAS CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QP | £330,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | 27 ST AGATHAS CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QP | £275,000 | 11/04/2023 | Detached | | 21 ACORN WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LW | £270,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 11 ACORN WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LW | £370,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 20 MARSH MEADOW CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3PZ | £281,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 74 HARLEY CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3LF | £495,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 7 MONET CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PP | £310,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 MARSH MEADOW CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3PZ | £300,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 1 MONET CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PP | £335,000 | 19/07/2022 | Detached | | 11 LOWER PARK DRIVE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3PY | £314,000 | 25/05/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £327,750 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £317,203 (44 Detached, TF1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Telford and Wrekin). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £775/mo - **Realistic:** £861/mo - **Optimistic:** £947/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £107,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £86,100 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -8.6% - **10y growth:** 34.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Telford and Wrekin; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 21.2% - **10y growth (index):** 55.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)