Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

BIRCHES LANE, GL18 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHES LANE, GL18 1DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

338

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Avg Age

47

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL18 1DN's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £570k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

GL18 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Birches Lane, 0.4km from Botloe's Green in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL18, GL18 1DN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00113198 (shared with 14 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 1DN. The average age is 47.0. 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 Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 570,000

2 sales · Mean £ 570,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

GL18 1DN has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Pauntley Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement42 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe Rosie0.3 km
  • Three Choirs Vineyard0.8 km
  • The Gallery Carvery & Restaurant0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury10.2 km
  • Colwall14.5 km
  • Gloucester15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Shires Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Birches Lane Turn0.4 km
  • Birches Lane Turn0.4 km