Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL15 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL15 4AD.

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

277

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL15 4AD 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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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL15 4AD's 70% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

GL15 4AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Lowfield in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL15 4AD represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00112987 (shared with 13 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 GL15 4AD. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

GL15 4AD has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Blakeney Post Office0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The King's Head0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney6.8 km
  • Cam & Dursley9.1 km
  • Stonehouse13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Severn View Garden Centre0.4 km
  • Severn View Garden Centre0.5 km