Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

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

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

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

No single demographic signal dominates GL18 1DG — age 47, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL18 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Three Ashes Lane, 0.3km from The Scarr in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL18 1DG represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1DG 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 1DG. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

GL18 1DG 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.

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Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils1.5 km
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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe Rosie1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury11.1 km
  • Gloucester14.5 km
  • Colwall15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Ashes Lane0.0 km
  • Three Ashes Lane0.0 km
  • Strawberry Hill School Stop0.3 km
  • Strawberry Hill School Stop0.3 km
  • Three Ashes Lane0.5 km