Is GL15 4AP a safe place to live?

Yes, GL15 4AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GL15 4AP?

The population for the GL15 4AP area is approximately 381 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

BRAINS GREEN, GL15 4AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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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

No single demographic signal dominates GL15 4AP — age 47, 76% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL15 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Brains Green, 0.4km from Brains Green in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4AP 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 4AP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

GL15 4AP has low crime rates — 1 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

Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lydney6.9 km
Cam & Dursley10.0 km
Stonehouse14.4 km

Bus Stops

Triangle0.1 km
Triangle0.1 km