Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL15 4BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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 4BW 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

GL15 4BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL15 4BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Blakeney Hill in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL15 4BW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BW 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 4BW. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

GL15 4BW has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Blakeney Post Office0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Humbug Barn0.9 km
  • The King's Head0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney6.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.0 km
  • Stonehouse14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Triangle0.5 km
  • Triangle0.5 km
  • Hitchings0.5 km