Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

MANOR COTTAGES, GL17 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR COTTAGES, GL17 0BY.

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 0BY 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 0BY'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. Property prices are trending down 55.4% year-on-year.

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

GL17 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Manor Cottages, 0.4km from Mitcheldean in Mitcheldean. Administratively it sits within Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL17 0BY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 55.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0BY 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 0BY. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 207,500

4 sales · Mean £ 199,525

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

GL17 0BY has low crime rates — 30 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 behaviour14
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School

Good201 pupils0.3 km
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Dene Magna School

Outstanding1029 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Lamb Inn0.1 km
  • The Basement Coffee Lounge0.6 km
  • Wellwisher Cafe0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Old Smithy Stores0.1 km
  • Kevins Butchers0.5 km
  • The Co-op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Flames Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
  • Mitcheldean Chippy0.5 km
  • The Golden Kitchen/Emperor0.5 km
  • Raj Takeaway \& Forest Fish And Chips0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney16.5 km
  • Gloucester17.3 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lamb Inn0.1 km
  • Abenhall House0.2 km
  • Abenhall House0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Lamb Inn0.2 km