Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL18 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL18 1BA.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL18 1BA — age 53, 78% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GL18 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Newent in Newent. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

Day-to-day life in GL18 1BA has the character of a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00113164 (shared with 10 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 1BA. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
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.

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

GL18 1BA has low crime rates — 34 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils0.3 km
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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.1 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.3 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.2 km
  • Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.6 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Ingram's0.1 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.1 km
  • DIY Farm0.6 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Tything Store0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.2 km
  • The Co-op0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen0.2 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.2 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.2 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.7 km
  • Gloucester13.8 km
  • Colwall16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Library0.0 km
  • Police Station0.0 km
  • Police Station0.0 km
  • The Co-Op0.0 km
  • Lake car park0.1 km