Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HIGH STREET, GL14 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, GL14 1BY.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL14 1BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GL14 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £296k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GL14 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.8km from Ruddle in Newnham (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL14 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00113187 (shared with 20 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 1BY. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,750

2 sales · Mean £ 170,750

Terraced

£ 331,250

4 sales · Mean £ 329,125

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

GL14 1BY has low crime rates — 24 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Old Passage0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shop@TheShip Ltd0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cam & Dursley11.3 km
  • Lydney11.4 km
  • Stonehouse13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • High St Junction0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • St Peter's Church0.2 km
  • St Peter's Church0.2 km