Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HOLLYWELL ROAD, GL17 0DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL17 0DN — age 46, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL17 0DN 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL17, GL17 0DN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0DN 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 0DN. 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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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL17 0DN 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 Inn0.9 km
  • The Basement Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Wellwisher Cafe0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

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

1 nearby
  • The White Horse0.5 km
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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

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

Bus Stops

  • Hollywell Road0.1 km
  • Hollywell Road0.1 km
  • Vantage Point0.3 km
  • Vantage Point0.3 km
  • Vantage Point Grounds0.5 km