GL15 4BH is a safe, established residential area on Highfield, 0.5km from Mill End in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL15 4BH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00112988 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD, GL15 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD, GL15 4BH.
244
42
£ 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.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, GL15 4BH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL15 4BH. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 193,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
GL15 4BH has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blakeney Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Blakeney Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Blakeney Post Office0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Cock Inn0.5 km
- The King's Head0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Blakeney Chip In0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney6.2 km
- Cam & Dursley9.4 km
- Stonehouse14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield0.0 km
- Highfield0.0 km
- Orchard Gate0.1 km
- Orchard Gate0.2 km
- King's Head0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL154BH · Data under Open Government Licence