Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL15 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL15 4DS.

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

244

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in GL15 4DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

GL15 4DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Blakeney in Blakeney (Forest of Dean). Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL15 4DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL15 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00112988 (shared with 6 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 4DS. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

GL15 4DS has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Blakeney Primary School

Good99 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Blakeney Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Blakeney Post Office0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Cock Inn0.9 km
  • The King's Head0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Blakeney Chip In0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Legg Barn Bed \& Breakfast0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney6.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley9.1 km
  • Stonehouse13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • King's Head0.2 km
  • King's Head0.2 km
  • Orchard Gate0.3 km
  • Orchard Gate0.3 km
  • Highfield0.4 km