Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL15 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL15 4BN.

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 4BN 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL15 4BN combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£700k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

GL15 4BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Blakeney Hill in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL15, GL15 4BN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BN 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 4BN. 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

£ 590,000

2 sales · Mean £ 590,000

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

GL15 4BN has low crime rates — 10 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Blakeney Post Office0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Humbug Barn0.8 km
  • The Cock Inn0.7 km
  • The King's Head0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney6.2 km
  • Cam & Dursley9.8 km
  • Stonehouse14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hitchings0.4 km
  • Hitchings0.4 km
  • Telephone Box0.4 km
  • Telephone Box0.4 km
  • Furness Valley0.4 km