Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

WHETSTONES, GL14 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHETSTONES, GL14 1BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

337

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL14 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL14 1BT's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £530k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £530k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL14 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whetstones, 1.2km from Ruddle in Newnham (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL14 1BT is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL14 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00113188 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL14 1BT. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

2 sales · Mean £ 530,000

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

GL14 1BT has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Old Passage0.9 km
  • Silver Fox Cafe1.0 km
  • The White Hart1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shop@TheShip Ltd0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cam & Dursley11.5 km
  • Lydney11.7 km
  • Stonehouse13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Unlawater Lane0.1 km
  • Unlawater Lane0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • High St Junction0.4 km