GL17 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Harptree Way, 0.6km from Mitcheldean in Mitcheldean. Administratively it sits within Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
For serious buyers, GL17 0BL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00113156 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARPTREE WAY, GL17 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPTREE WAY, GL17 0BL.
274
44
£ 41,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
GL17 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £177k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL17 0BL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL17 0BL has low crime rates — 9 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.
school Local Schools
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Dene Magna School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kevins Butchers0.5 km
- The Co-op0.5 km
- Old Smithy Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Horse0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Basement Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- Wellwisher Cafe0.5 km
- The Lamb Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Flames Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Mitcheldean Chippy0.5 km
- The Golden Kitchen/Emperor0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester17.4 km
- Lydney17.5 km
- Cam & Dursley19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hollywell Road0.1 km
- Hollywell Road0.1 km
- Vantage Point0.2 km
- Vantage Point0.2 km
- Vantage Point Grounds0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL170BL · Data under Open Government Licence