Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HOLLYWELL ROAD, GL17 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYWELL ROAD, GL17 0DL.

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

276

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL17 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 30.6% year-on-year.

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

GL17 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Hollywell Road, 0.6km from Mitcheldean in Mitcheldean. Administratively it sits within Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL17 0DL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 30.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00113162 (shared with 7 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 0DL. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 149,000

5 sales · Mean £ 156,800

Detached

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

GL17 0DL has low crime rates — 14 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 behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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Dene Magna School

Outstanding1029 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Lamb Inn1.0 km
  • The Basement Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Wellwisher Cafe0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kevins Butchers0.6 km
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • Old Smithy Stores1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Flames Pizza & Kebab House0.6 km
  • Mitcheldean Chippy0.6 km
  • The Golden Kitchen/Emperor0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney17.5 km
  • Gloucester17.6 km
  • Cam & Dursley19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hollywell Road0.1 km
  • Hollywell Road0.2 km
  • Vantage Point0.3 km
  • Vantage Point0.4 km