Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL18 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL18 1DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DP is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Botloe's Green in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1DP 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 1DP. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

GL18 1DP has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Pauntley Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement42 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Rosie0.5 km
  • The Gallery Carvery & Restaurant0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury10.3 km
  • Colwall14.5 km
  • Gloucester15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Shires Garden Centre0.5 km