Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HAWKERS HILL, GL17 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKERS HILL, GL17 0BS.

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

445

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL17 0BS 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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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL17 0BS's 65% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £265,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL17 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Hawkers Hill, 0.2km 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 diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00113159 (shared with 10 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 0BS. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 159,995

5 sales · Mean £ 169,799

Detached

£ 515,000

1 sales · Mean £ 515,000

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

GL17 0BS has low crime rates — 35 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School

Good201 pupils0.0 km
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Dene Magna School

Outstanding1029 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kevins Butchers0.2 km
  • The Co-op0.2 km
  • Old Smithy Stores0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Basement Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • Wellwisher Cafe0.3 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Flames Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
  • Mitcheldean Chippy0.2 km
  • The Golden Kitchen/Emperor0.3 km
  • Raj Takeaway \& Forest Fish And Chips0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney16.8 km
  • Gloucester17.2 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dunstone Place0.1 km
  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Dunstone Place0.1 km
  • Lamb Inn0.1 km
  • Abenhall House0.1 km