Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

COLSTY MEADOW, GL15 4BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLSTY MEADOW, GL15 4BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

244

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Avg Age

42

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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.

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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GL15 4BG has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

GL15 4BG is a safe, established residential area on Colsty Meadow, 0.5km from Nibley in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL15 4BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00112988 (shared with 6 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 4BG. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 221,000

5 sales · Mean £ 222,200

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

GL15 4BG has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Blakeney Post Office0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Cock Inn0.5 km
  • The King's Head0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney6.1 km
  • Cam & Dursley9.4 km
  • Stonehouse14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield0.1 km
  • Highfield0.1 km
  • Orchard Gate0.2 km
  • Orchard Gate0.2 km
  • Blackpool Brook0.3 km