Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

AYLEFORD, GL15 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYLEFORD, GL15 4AN.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

No single demographic signal dominates GL15 4AN — age 55, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £414k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.

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

GL15 4AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ayleford, 0.3km from Ayleford in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Ruspidge ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL15 4AN is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 £414k, down 23.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00113103 (shared with 14 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 4AN. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 414,250

2 sales · Mean £ 414,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

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

Criminal damage and arson1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney7.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.8 km
  • Stonehouse14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Patch0.2 km
  • Forest Patch0.2 km
  • Ayleford Turn0.4 km
  • Ayleford Turn0.4 km