Area Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL15 postcode area.

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Population

22,230

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,960 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL15 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £236k. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

home £236,728 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL15 is a postcode district in Forest of Dean, South West, covering 787 active and 146 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL15 (15%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL15 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL15 are around £236k, down 10.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL15 at 206 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL15 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1973
Anti-social behaviour978
Public order376
Criminal damage and arson291
Other theft260

school Local Schools

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The Dean Academy

Good543 pupils
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Linden Primary School

Good418 pupils
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Calton Primary School

Requires Improvement553 pupils
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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils
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Parkend Primary School

Requires Improvement64 pupils
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Pillowell Community Primary School

Good82 pupils
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Yorkley Primary School

Good153 pupils
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Woolaston Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Deanfield
  • Edale House Bed And Breakfast
  • Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast
  • St Briavels YHA
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Rewild Project CIC
  • Rachel Shilston - Inspiring Creativity
  • The Forest Brewery
  • Bailey Inn
  • Bream Sports & Social Club
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe - St Briavels Assembly Rooms
  • Dean Forest Cycles
  • K \& Teas
  • Two Fruitcakes Catering
  • Wet Your Whistle
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Alvington Service Station
  • Andy's Butchers
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Blakeney Post Office
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco
  • The Co-op
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In
  • Chilliz Indian Takeaway
  • D & M Pizza
  • Frydays
  • Great Wall Chinese Takeaway
  • + 8 more