Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GLEBE ROAD, GL18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEBE ROAD, GL18 1BJ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL18 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL18 1BJ's 56% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 28.0% year-on-year.

home £249,285 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL18 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Glebe Road, 0.3km from Picklenash in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 28.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00113166 (shared with 9 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 1BJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 217,500

6 sales · Mean £ 207,000

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 225,400

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

GL18 1BJ has low crime rates — 44 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson8
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils0.1 km
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Picklenash Junior School

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

Good1048 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.5 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.7 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.6 km
  • Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.3 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Ingram's0.5 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.5 km
  • DIY Farm0.5 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Tything Store0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • The Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen0.6 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.6 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.6 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.6 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.6 km
  • Gloucester14.1 km
  • Colwall16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Picklenash and Glebe School Grounds0.1 km
  • Picklenash School0.1 km
  • Picklenash School0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.3 km