Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

ABBOTS GATE, GL15 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS GATE, GL15 4BQ.

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

577

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GL15 4BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £312k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

home £312,968 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL15 4BQ is a sought-after residential area on Abbots Gate, 0.8km from Primrose Hill in Lydney. Administratively it sits within Lydney East ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL15, GL15 4BQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00186455 (shared with 15 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 4BQ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 304,997

32 sales · Mean £ 311,230

Semi-Detached

£ 223,000

15 sales · Mean £ 214,843

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

GL15 4BQ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Severnbanks Primary School

Good262 pupils0.8 km
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Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lydney Youth And Community Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney2.4 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.4 km
  • Chepstow15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Severn Heights0.1 km
  • Severn Heights0.1 km
  • Cross Hands0.4 km
  • Centurion Road0.4 km
  • Beauchamp Meadow0.5 km