GL17 0AW is a mixed residential area on St Michaels Close, 0.2km from Blaisdon in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Longhope & Huntley ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL17, GL17 0AW offers 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. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £645k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00112996 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MICHAELS CLOSE, GL17 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS CLOSE, GL17 0AW.
265
45
£ 49,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL17 0AW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL17 0AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £645k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £645k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL17 0AW. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 482,000
5 sales · Mean £ 539,390
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Red Hart Inn0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Blaisdon House B\&B0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester13.7 km
- Cam & Dursley15.6 km
- Stonehouse15.8 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.2 km
- The Red Hart Inn0.2 km
- The Red Hart Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL170AW · Data under Open Government Licence