Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HIGH STREET, GL18 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, GL18 1AY.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /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: GL18 1AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL18 1AY — age 51, 44% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £476,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL18 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Newent in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL18 1AY offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00113165 (shared with 63 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 GL18 1AY. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 332,500

3 sales · Mean £ 410,833

Semi-Detached

£ 269,000

1 sales · Mean £ 269,000

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

GL18 1AY has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order15
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils0.2 km
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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils0.2 km
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.3 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.4 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.3 km
  • Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.6 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Ingram's0.3 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.3 km
  • DIY Farm0.4 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Tything Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.4 km
  • The Co-op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen0.4 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.4 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.4 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.4 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.5 km
  • Gloucester13.9 km
  • Colwall16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lakeside0.0 km
  • Lakeside0.0 km
  • Kings Arms0.1 km
  • Kings Arms0.1 km
  • Police Station0.2 km