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Assessment · estate agents round estate-agents-2026-09

Newton Fallowell review

Ranked 5 of 10 in Estate agents in Telford

Best for: Wellington sellers and landlords wanting a franchise branch

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Trading as Labocha & Upton Ltd · 33 Church Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1DG · Service area: Telford, Wellington, Dawley, Madeley, Ironbridge

Newton Fallowell in short

Newton Fallowell Telford is a Wellington franchise branch on Church Street, opened as Goodchilds and moved to its current brand in 2020. The operator company sits checkably behind the name, redress membership is stated with Propertymark and client money protection, and tenant charges are published as a scale. Sellers and landlords get a named local team with opening hours on the door.

The record shows sales and lettings from the Church Street branch, with management in the wider business. The stated patch runs from Telford and Wellington out to Dawley, Madeley and Ironbridge. A named local team works under a national franchise brand. The branch pages name the team, give opening hours and coverage, and show the latest properties. Tenant information pages sit alongside with the operator, VAT number and contact email printed on them.

Customer reviews are solid, with 4.7 from 147 Google reviews, the sole public source we hold. The branch pages name the team, set out coverage with the latest properties, and print the operator and VAT detail beside the fees. That base sits mid-table for size. The score sits between the round's best and its middle on a mid-sized base.

Our view is that Newton Fallowell suits Wellington sellers and landlords who want a franchise branch with its paperwork on show. What counts against it is the sales side, where fee amounts only emerge on enquiry, and insurance cover, which is not stated. That combination is what puts it fifth of the ten.

Newton Fallowell reviews and ratings on other sites

Every public rating we hold for Newton Fallowell, with the source, scale, count and the date we read it. These are customers' ratings, not ours.
SourceRatingReviewsRead on
Google4.7 out of 5147

Our verdict

Our view is that Newton Fallowell Telford suits sellers and landlords who want a Wellington branch with stated redress, published tenant fees and a checkable operator company [3] [4]. The Google base stands at 147 reviews at 4.7 [5]. Sales fee amounts only emerge on enquiry, and insurance cover is not stated [1] [2].

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
68.6 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

66

Google 4.7 out of 5 from 147 reviews [5].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

80

Client Money Protection and Propertymark membership is listed on the business's own website [1] [2]. The Property Ombudsman registration is on the issuing register.

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

80

On the Companies House record since 2010 [4].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

80

Tenant charges are published as a scale under the Tenant Fees Act [3]; landlord fees and tenant information pages are linked from the branch page [2].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

85

Branch pages name the team, give opening hours, coverage and latest properties [1] [2], with detailed tenant information alongside [3].

Evidence

Every fact held for this provider, with its source and check date.
FactValueSourceRead
Limited company since2010Source companies-house
Years tradingBranch opened January 2011 as Goodchilds; Newton Fallowell brand since 2020Source provider-website

Industry qualifications

Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.

Strengths

  • The branch states Ombudsman redress membership, Propertymark membership and client money protection together on its tenant information page [3].

  • Tenant charges are published as a scale under the Tenant Fees Act, and the operator, VAT number and contact email are printed alongside [3].

  • The company record is checkable: LABOCHA & UPTON LTD has been active since 14 June 2010 with its registered office at the branch address [4].

Limitations

  • No insurance details are published on the pages checked [1] [3].

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Questions about Newton Fallowell

Is Newton Fallowell any good?

On the evidence, yes for Wellington sellers and landlords who want a franchise branch: it ranks fifth of the ten estate agents in our September round and holds 4.7 from 147 Google reviews. Sales fee amounts only emerge on enquiry and insurance is not stated. Read the full review, then ask for the full fee schedule in writing.

Is Newton Fallowell on the ombudsman register?

Redress membership is stated on its tenant information page alongside Propertymark membership and client money protection. That covers the legal redress check and the landlord money check on the branch's own word. Search the trading name on the ombudsman register yourself before you instruct.

What does Newton Fallowell charge?

Tenant charges are published as a scale under the Tenant Fees Act, with the operator, VAT number and contact email printed alongside. Landlord tiers are linked from the branch page and sales amounts emerge on enquiry. Ask for the full written schedule with the VAT position.

Where does Newton Fallowell work?

From Church Street in Wellington, covering Telford with Dawley, Madeley and Ironbridge named in its patch. Send your postcode with the enquiry to confirm you are covered, and ask which negotiator handles your street. Ask which negotiator covers your street and whether viewings run at weekends.

How is Newton Fallowell ranked?

It ranks fifth of the ten estate agents in our September round, picked for Wellington sellers and landlords wanting a franchise branch. Read the table and the cards, then get two or three quotes on the same scope. Firms are listed in score order.

How do I get a quote from Newton Fallowell?

Contact the Church Street branch for a valuation, then ask for the full written fee schedule with the VAT position. Tenant charges are published, but sales and landlord amounts emerge on enquiry. Compare the bottom line against two rivals on the same scope. Send the address, property type and timescale with the first enquiry, so the valuation lands on a real brief.

What do customers say about Newton Fallowell?

Customers rate it solidly on the one public source we hold: 4.7 from 147 Google reviews. That base sits mid-table for size. Read recent reviews across sales and lettings, noting what clients say about the branch team. Take the figure as a starting point, then read the written detail behind it before you decide.

How does Newton Fallowell compare with the others in the round?

It ranks fifth, picked for Wellington sellers and landlords wanting a franchise branch. DB Roberts branches above it hold bigger review bases, while Nock Deighton below offers more service lines. Its edge is stated redress with published tenant charges and a checkable operator. Check the review against the trade table, then confirm the difference with quotes on the same scope.

Others assessed for this trade

  1. Belvoir69.7 / 100Ranked 1. Best for sellers and landlords wanting sales, lettings and mortgages in one place.
  2. Coleman Estates69.2 / 100Ranked 2. Best for Wellington sellers and landlords wanting one local office.
  3. DB Roberts69.0 / 100Ranked 3. Best for landlords wanting a dedicated management office.
  4. DB Roberts69.0 / 100Ranked 4. Best for sellers and landlords visiting Telford Shopping Centre.

Sources

  1. Newton Fallowell Telford page — branch team and opening hours Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  2. Newton Fallowell Telford branch page — history and coverage Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  3. Newton Fallowell Telford tenant information — fees, protection and redress Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  4. Companies House — LABOCHA & UPTON LTD overview (07282649) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  5. Google Maps listing — Newton Fallowell, Wellington Retrieved 4 September 2026.

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