Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

BRAINS GREEN, GL15 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAINS GREEN, GL15 4AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

381

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Avg Age

47

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

GL15 4AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £483k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 61.5% year-on-year.

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

GL15 4AJ is a safe, established residential area on Brains Green, 0.2km from Brains Green in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL15, GL15 4AJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £483k, up 61.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00112990 (shared with 19 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 4AJ. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 397,500

8 sales · Mean £ 435,625

Semi-Detached

£ 236,000

1 sales · Mean £ 236,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

GL15 4AJ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney7.0 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.2 km
  • Stonehouse14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Triangle0.2 km
  • Triangle0.2 km
  • Ayleford Turn0.3 km
  • Ayleford Turn0.3 km