Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

DEANS WAY ROAD, GL17 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEANS WAY ROAD, GL17 0BJ.

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

274

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /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.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GL17 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% 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.

home £239,666 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL17 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Deans Way Road, 0.5km from Mitcheldean in Mitcheldean. Administratively it sits within Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL17, GL17 0BJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00113156 (shared with 8 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 0BJ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 234,500

2 sales · Mean £ 234,500

Detached

£ 182,500

5 sales · Mean £ 200,800

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

GL17 0BJ has low crime rates — 15 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 behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Dene Magna School

Outstanding1029 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kevins Butchers0.5 km
  • The Co-op0.5 km
  • Old Smithy Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Basement Coffee Lounge0.3 km
  • Wellwisher Cafe0.4 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Flames Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
  • Mitcheldean Chippy0.4 km
  • The Golden Kitchen/Emperor0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester17.3 km
  • Lydney17.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley19.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Vantage Point0.1 km
  • Vantage Point0.1 km
  • Hollywell Road0.2 km
  • Hollywell Road0.2 km
  • Vantage Point Grounds0.3 km