Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GLOUCESTER ROAD, GL19 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, GL19 3BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

197

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL19 3BU's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GL19 3BU is a safe, established residential area on Gloucester Road, 0.5km from Foscombe Hill in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Hartpury & Redmarley ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL19, GL19 3BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL19 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00113087 (shared with 12 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 GL19 3BU. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 480,000

1 sales · Mean £ 480,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

GL19 3BU has low crime rates — 3 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.

Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cross Hands Garage0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Watersmeet Motel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester9.0 km
  • Cheltenham Spa14.2 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Crosshands Garage0.0 km
  • Crosshands Garage0.0 km