GL18 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Furnace Lane, 0.5km from Picklenash in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL18, GL18 1DD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £815k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00113199 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FURNACE LANE, GL18 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNACE LANE, GL18 1DD.
239
44
£ 45,300 /yr
58%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL18 1DD combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£815k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £815k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL18 1DD. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 815,000
1 sales · Mean £ 815,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL18 1DD has low crime rates — 19 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
Picklenash Junior School
Glebe Infants' School
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.7 km
- Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.8 km
- Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.7 km
- Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.6 km
- Manna Creative Gifts0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ingram's0.7 km
- Newent Food \& Wine0.7 km
- DIY Farm0.0 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tything Store0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op0.8 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bombay Kitchen0.8 km
- Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.8 km
- Sizzling Wok0.8 km
- Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobblers0.8 km
- Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury12.1 km
- Gloucester14.3 km
- Colwall16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.3 km
- Lakeside0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL181DD · Data under Open Government Licence