Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

BLAKENEY HILL ROAD, GL15 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKENEY HILL ROAD, GL15 4BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

418

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL15 4BT 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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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL15 4BT combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£477k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 42.1% year-on-year.

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

GL15 4BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blakeney Hill Road, 0.1km from Blakeney Hill in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL15 4BT is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k, down 42.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00112986 (shared with 17 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 GL15 4BT. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 279,975

10 sales · Mean £ 312,895

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

1 sales · Mean £ 268,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL15 4BT has low crime rates — 7 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 behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Blakeney Post Office0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Nags Head Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Humbug Barn0.6 km
  • The Cock Inn0.8 km
  • The King's Head0.9 km
  • The New Inn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney6.0 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.0 km
  • Stonehouse14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Telephone Box0.2 km
  • Telephone Box0.2 km
  • Furness Valley0.4 km
  • Furness Valley0.4 km
  • Tump House0.4 km