Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

ROSS ROAD, GL18 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

GL18 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £481k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 30.4% year-on-year.

home £481,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL18 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Ross Road, 0.3km from Picklenash in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL18, GL18 1BG offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £481k, up 30.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1BG 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 1BG. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 404,000

4 sales · Mean £ 429,500

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

GL18 1BG has low crime rates — 37 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 offences32
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils0.0 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

17 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.5 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.6 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.6 km
  • Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.3 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Ingram's0.5 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.5 km
  • DIY Farm0.3 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Tything Store0.5 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 Kitchen0.6 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.6 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.6 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.6 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.5 km
  • Gloucester14.2 km
  • Colwall16.8 km

Bus Stops

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