Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

CLARKS LANE, GL15 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARKS LANE, GL15 4BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

418

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL15 4BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL15 4BL — age 50, 91% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GL15 4BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Clarks Lane, 0.3km from Nibley in Blakeney (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 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00112986 (shared with 17 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 4BL. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 276,000

2 sales · Mean £ 276,000

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL15 4BL has low crime rates — 8 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Blakeney Post Office0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Nags Head Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Humbug Barn0.9 km
  • The Cock Inn0.4 km
  • The King's Head0.5 km
  • The New Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney5.9 km
  • Cam & Dursley9.6 km
  • Stonehouse14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Furness Valley0.1 km
  • Furness Valley0.1 km
  • Blackpool Brook0.2 km
  • Blackpool Brook0.3 km
  • Telephone Box0.3 km