Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

RIVERSIDE LANE, GL14 1JF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE LANE, GL14 1JF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

394

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL14 1JF spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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

GL14 1JF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Riverside Lane, 0.2km from Broadoak in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL14 1JF represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 GL14 1JF are sourced from Output Area E00113191 (shared with 25 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 GL14 1JF. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

GL14 1JF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Battlesports Ltd0.9 km
  • Elton Giant Mazes0.9 km
  • Silver Fox Cafe0.6 km
  • The White Hart0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Texaco Petrol Station0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cam & Dursley12.3 km
  • Lydney13.2 km
  • Stonehouse13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Glevum0.1 km
  • Glevum0.1 km
  • The White Hart0.3 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km
  • Cowle's Farm0.5 km