GL15 4AY is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Gatcombe in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL15, GL15 4AY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00112989 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL15 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL15 4AY.
365
45
£ 49,800 /yr
46%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL15 4AY spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL15 4AY. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
school Local Schools
Blakeney Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney6.0 km
- Cam & Dursley7.8 km
- Stonehouse12.9 km
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Postcode Profile: GL154AY · Data under Open Government Licence