Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL18 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

262

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL18 1AZ 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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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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

No single demographic signal dominates GL18 1AZ — age 54, 68% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GL18 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Newent in Newent. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

Day-to-day life in GL18 1AZ has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00113195 (shared with 13 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 1AZ. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

GL18 1AZ has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour10
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils1.0 km
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.7 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.5 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.6 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.7 km
  • Newent Circle Club0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Ingram's0.7 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.7 km
  • DIY Farm1.0 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Wyedean Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.7 km
  • The Co-op0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen0.6 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.6 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.6 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.6 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.6 km
  • Gloucester13.3 km
  • Colwall16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Onslow Road0.2 km
  • Onslow Road0.3 km
  • Chedworth0.4 km
  • The Black Dog0.4 km
  • The Black Dog0.4 km