Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL18 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL18 1AT.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL18 1AT 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 66% social renting, GL18 1AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL18 1AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Newent in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL18 1AT is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00113170 (shared with 11 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 GL18 1AT. 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

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

GL18 1AT has low crime rates — 42 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils0.7 km
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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.3 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.1 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.2 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.3 km
  • Newent Circle Club0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Ingram's0.3 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.3 km
  • DIY Farm0.8 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Tything Store0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.3 km
  • The Co-op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen0.2 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.2 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.2 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.2 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.7 km
  • Gloucester13.5 km
  • Colwall16.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Black Dog0.0 km
  • The Black Dog0.0 km
  • Post Office School stop0.2 km
  • Chedworth0.2 km
  • Lake car park0.3 km