Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GATCOMBE, GL15 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GATCOMBE, GL15 4AU.

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

365

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Avg Age

45

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL15 4AU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 71.0% year-on-year.

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

GL15 4AU is a mixed residential area on Gatcombe, 0.1km from Gatcombe in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL15 4AU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 71.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00112989 (shared with 18 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 4AU. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney5.8 km
  • Cam & Dursley7.7 km
  • Stonehouse12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Etloe Farm0.5 km
  • Meadow Rise0.5 km