Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

PLATTS ROW, GL17 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLATTS ROW, GL17 0AX.

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

253

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL17 0AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 47, GL17 0AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

GL17 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Platts Row, 0.1km from Mitcheldean in Mitcheldean. Administratively it sits within Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00113157 (shared with 216 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 GL17 0AX. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

GL17 0AX has low crime rates — 31 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School

Good201 pupils0.2 km
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Dene Magna School

Outstanding1029 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kevins Butchers0.1 km
  • The Co-op0.1 km
  • Old Smithy Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Basement Coffee Lounge0.2 km
  • Wellwisher Cafe0.1 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Flames Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
  • Mitcheldean Chippy0.0 km
  • The Golden Kitchen/Emperor0.1 km
  • Raj Takeaway \& Forest Fish And Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney17.0 km
  • Gloucester17.3 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Brook Street0.1 km
  • Brook Street0.1 km
  • Mill End School stop0.1 km
  • Dunstone Place0.1 km
  • Dunstone Place0.2 km