GL18 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Redmarley Road, 0.4km from Three Ashes in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
For serious buyers, GL18 1DR is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £579k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00113198 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDMARLEY ROAD, GL18 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDMARLEY ROAD, GL18 1DR.
338
47
£ 45,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL18 1DR combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£579k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £579k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL18 1DR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 730,000
3 sales · Mean £ 653,333
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
Terraced
£ 304,250
2 sales · Mean £ 304,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
GL18 1DR has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Picklenash Junior School
Glebe Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- DIY Farm0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Glebe Chapel Newent Community Centre1.0 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury11.6 km
- Gloucester14.3 km
- Colwall15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Three Ashes Lane0.4 km
- Three Ashes Lane0.4 km
- Three Ashes Lane0.4 km
- Three Ashes Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL181DR · Data under Open Government Licence