GL18 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Waterloo Terrace, 0.2km from Newent in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00113164 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO TERRACE, GL18 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO TERRACE, GL18 1BU.
283
53
£ 45,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL18 1BU — age 53, 78% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £215k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL18 1BU. The average age is 53.4. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL18 1BU has low crime rates — 37 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 Ground0.3 km
- Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.4 km
- Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.3 km
- Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.5 km
- Manna Creative Gifts0.2 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ingram's0.2 km
- Newent Food \& Wine0.2 km
- DIY Farm0.5 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Tything Store0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op0.3 km
- The Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bombay Kitchen0.3 km
- Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.3 km
- Sizzling Wok0.3 km
- Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobblers0.3 km
- Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury12.7 km
- Gloucester13.9 km
- Colwall16.9 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- The Library0.1 km
- The Co-Op0.2 km
- Lakeside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL181BU · Data under Open Government Licence