GL18 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gloucester Street, 0.5km from Newent in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL18 1AF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00113170 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER STREET, GL18 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER STREET, GL18 1AF.
208
57
£ 45,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL18 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in GL18 1AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL18 1AF. The average age is 57.4. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 386,500
2 sales · Mean £ 386,500
Detached
£ 435,000
4 sales · Mean £ 392,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL18 1AF has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Glebe Infants' School
Picklenash Junior School
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.5 km
- Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.3 km
- Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
- Manna Creative Gifts0.5 km
- Newent Circle Club0.5 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ingram's0.5 km
- Newent Food \& Wine0.5 km
- DIY Farm1.0 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Tything Store1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op0.5 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bombay Kitchen0.4 km
- Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.4 km
- Sizzling Wok0.4 km
- Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobblers0.4 km
- Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury12.8 km
- Gloucester13.3 km
- Colwall16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chedworth0.1 km
- Onslow Road0.1 km
- Onslow Road0.2 km
- The Black Dog0.2 km
- The Black Dog0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL181AF · Data under Open Government Licence