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.
GL15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL15 postcode area.
22,230
47
£ 40,960 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Dean Academy
Linden Primary School
Calton Primary School
Blakeney Primary School
Parkend Primary School
Pillowell Community Primary School
Yorkley Primary School
Woolaston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Deanfield
- Edale House Bed And Breakfast
- Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast
- St Briavels YHA
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Rewild Project CIC
- Rachel Shilston - Inspiring Creativity
- The Forest Brewery
- Bailey Inn
- Bream Sports & Social Club
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Courtyard Cafe - St Briavels Assembly Rooms
- Dean Forest Cycles
- K \& Teas
- Two Fruitcakes Catering
- Wet Your Whistle
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Alvington Service Station
- Andy's Butchers
- B & M Retail Ltd
- Blakeney Post Office
- Blakeney Stores Ltd
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- The Co-op
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Blakeney Chip In
- Chilliz Indian Takeaway
- D & M Pizza
- Frydays
- Great Wall Chinese Takeaway
- + 8 more
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Area Profile: GL15 · Data under Open Government Licence