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.
GL18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL18 postcode area.
9,175
48
£ 43,467 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
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school Local Schools
Pauntley Church of England Primary School
Ann Cam Church of England Primary School
Picklenash Junior School
Glebe Infants' School
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Malswick Mill Bed And Breakfast
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Sandwich Box
- Aviator Enterprises Ltd
- Beauchamp Arms
- Cafe Rosie
- Dymock Golf Club
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cliffords Mesne Village Hall
- Cobblers
- Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches
- Oxenhall Parish Hall Trust
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bombay Kitchen
- Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway
- Newent Pizza And Kebab House
- Sizzling Wok
- Tudor Fish & Chip Shop
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op
- The Co-op
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Meridian Service Station
- DIY Farm
- Highleadon Filling Station
- Ingram's
- Middletown Farm Shop
- + 4 more
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Area Profile: GL18 · Data under Open Government Licence