Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

ROSS ROAD, GL18 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSS ROAD, GL18 1BE.

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

519

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL18 1BE's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £540k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GL18 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Ross Road, 0.2km from Picklenash in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL18 1BE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00113196 (shared with 19 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 1BE. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

5 sales · Mean £ 407,000

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

GL18 1BE has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils0.1 km
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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils0.1 km
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.6 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.7 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.6 km
  • Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.3 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Ingram's0.5 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.6 km
  • DIY Farm0.3 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Tything Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • The Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.7 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.4 km
  • Gloucester14.2 km
  • Colwall16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Picklenash School0.1 km
  • Picklenash and Glebe School Grounds0.1 km
  • Picklenash School0.1 km
  • Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.2 km