TONG HOUSE
SHIFNAL, TONG, SHROPSHIRE TF11 8PW
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
135 m²
Council tax band
H
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£725,000 Jun 2004
Price per m²
£7,037/m²
Local average
£270,318 (+251.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,871 of 33,755)
Street crime
7 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Tong enjoys a peaceful rural setting whilst remaining conveniently positioned for a good range of everyday amenities. The village is home to the well-regarded Bell Inn, providing a welcoming setting for dining and socialising, whilst the nearby market town of Shifnal offers a broader selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services. Further amenities can be found in Telford and Wolverhampton, both providing extensive shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.
The area is well served by a selection of schools catering for a range of ages. Nearby primary options include St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Albrighton, Albrighton Primary School & Nursery and Shifnal Primary School, whilst Idsall School in Shifnal provides secondary education. There are also independent schooling options within the wider area, including Birchfield School in Albrighton, making the location particularly appealing to families seeking a choice of educational provision.
Despite its tranquil countryside setting, Tong benefits from excellent access to the surrounding road and rail network. The M54 provides convenient connections towards Telford, Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands, whilst the A41 offers access towards Newport and surrounding areas. Albrighton, Shifnal and Telford Central all provide rail connections towards Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Shrewsbury. Property Services
Freehold
Council Tax Authority - Shropshire
Council Tax Band - H
Flood Risk - Very Low
Mobile Network Coverage
O2 - 56%
EE - 78%
Three - 59%
Vodaphone - 70%
Broadband Network Coverage
Standard - 4 Mbps
Airband - 300 Mbps
Utilities
Mains Water
Mains Electricity
Oil Heating
Mains Drainage
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Listed by
Tettenhall
Peter James Property Partnership
Reference: 92030262
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 22/08/2025
Expiry date: 21/08/2035
Current heating cost: £994/year
Potential heating cost: £994/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £950,000 | +31% |
| Sold | 24/06/2004 (22 years ago) | £725,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Shropshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of May 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Shropshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Shropshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Address
Newport Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Unknown | 0.8 miles |
| Bus stop | Long Lane Junction | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Cosford | 1.3 miles |
| Shop | RAF Museum Shop | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Albrighton | 2.2 miles |
| University | University Of Wolverhampton (Shropshire Campus) (Business School) | 5.4 miles |
| University | Unknown | 6.1 miles |
| Hospital | krishna pemmaraju | 7.3 miles |
| Hospital | Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust Sterile Services Department (SSD) | 8.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 7 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.3 miles | Good — 19 Mar 2014 |
| Albrighton Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2.3 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2016 |
| Lamledge School | Other | 2.4 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2024 |
| Birchfield School | Other | 2.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| St John's CofE First School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 3 Mar 2014 |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).