Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

THREE ASHES LANE, GL18 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THREE ASHES LANE, GL18 1DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

338

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

GL18 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £406k 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 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Three Ashes Lane, 0.4km from Three Ashes 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 1DF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00113198 (shared with 14 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 1DF. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 406,500

2 sales · Mean £ 406,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

GL18 1DF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Rosie1.0 km
  • Newent Golf Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury11.2 km
  • Gloucester14.6 km
  • Colwall15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Ashes Lane0.2 km
  • Three Ashes Lane0.2 km
  • Three Ashes Lane0.3 km
  • Three Ashes Lane0.3 km
  • Strawberry Hill School Stop0.5 km