Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

VELTHOUSE LANE, GL17 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VELTHOUSE LANE, GL17 0AD.

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

386

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL17 0AD 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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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL17 0AD's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £505k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £505k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

GL17 0AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Velthouse Lane, 1.0km from Longhope in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Longhope & Huntley ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL17 0AD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00112999 (shared with 20 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 GL17 0AD. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 485,000

2 sales · Mean £ 485,000

Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

GL17 0AD has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Central Stores0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dick Whittington Farm Park (Hamilton House Restaurants Ltd)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester14.4 km
  • Cam & Dursley16.9 km
  • Stonehouse17.2 km