GL18 1LG is a safe, established residential area on Tewkesbury Road, 0.8km from Newent in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
For serious buyers, GL18 1LG is 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 26.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1LG are sourced from Output Area E00113198 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEWKESBURY ROAD, GL18 1LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEWKESBURY ROAD, GL18 1LG.
338
47
£ 45,300 /yr
50%
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 1LG — age 47, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 26.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL18 1LG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
6 sales · Mean £ 260,583
Detached
£ 482,500
2 sales · Mean £ 482,500
Terraced
£ 423,750
2 sales · Mean £ 423,750
Semi-Detached
£ 301,250
2 sales · Mean £ 301,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL18 1LG has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
15 nearby- Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.8 km
- Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.7 km
- Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.8 km
- Manna Creative Gifts0.8 km
- Newent Circle Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ingram's0.8 km
- Newent Food \& Wine0.8 km
- DIY Farm0.6 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Wyedean Wholefoods Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op0.8 km
- The Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bombay Kitchen0.8 km
- Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.8 km
- Sizzling Wok0.8 km
- Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobblers0.8 km
- Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury12.1 km
- Gloucester13.8 km
- Colwall16.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL181LG · Data under Open Government Licence