Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

FISHPOOL, GL18 2BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHPOOL, GL18 2BT.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL18 2BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL18 2BT combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£495k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £495k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

GL18 2BT is a mixed residential area on Fishpool, 0.1km from Fishpool in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Dymock ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL18, GL18 2BT 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. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 2BT are sourced from Output Area E00113018 (shared with 9 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 2BT. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 397,500

6 sales · Mean £ 371,250

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury10.5 km
  • Colwall16.2 km
  • Hereford18.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old Bakery0.0 km
  • Fishpool0.2 km
  • Brickyard Cottage0.3 km
  • Brickyard Cottage0.3 km