Area Analysis Forest of Dean, West Midlands

GL18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL18 postcode area.

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Population

9,175

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,467 /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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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

GL18 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £307k. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.

home £307,800 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL18 is a postcode district in Forest of Dean, West Midlands, covering 309 active and 51 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL18 (23%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL18 are around £307k, down 5.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL18 at 214 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences864
Anti-social behaviour370
Public order153
Criminal damage and arson138
Other theft128

school Local Schools

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Pauntley Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement42 pupils
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Ann Cam Church of England Primary School

Good96 pupils
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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils
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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Malswick Mill Bed And Breakfast
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Sandwich Box
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd
  • Beauchamp Arms
  • Cafe Rosie
  • Dymock Golf Club
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cliffords Mesne Village Hall
  • Cobblers
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches
  • Oxenhall Parish Hall Trust
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House
  • Sizzling Wok
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op
  • The Co-op
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Meridian Service Station
  • DIY Farm
  • Highleadon Filling Station
  • Ingram's
  • Middletown Farm Shop
  • + 4 more