Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HIGHBROOK WAY, GL15 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBROOK WAY, GL15 4BY.

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

135

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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6/10
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Area Character

GL15 4BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £223k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.

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

GL15 4BY is a sought-after residential area on Highbrook Way, 0.7km from Primrose Hill in Lydney. Administratively it sits within Lydney East ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL15 4BY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 £223k, up 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00186476 (shared with 2 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 4BY. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,810

60 sales · Mean £ 184,108

Detached

£ 284,995

15 sales · Mean £ 264,537

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

GL15 4BY 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Drugs3

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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.1 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 & Dursley10.5 km
  • Chepstow15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Severn Heights0.1 km
  • Severn Heights0.1 km
  • Cross Hands0.3 km
  • Centurion Road0.3 km
  • Beauchamp Meadow0.4 km