How much do houses cost in GL18 1EL?

The average property price in GL18 1EL is currently around £510k.

What is the population of GL18 1EL?

The population for the GL18 1EL area is approximately 237 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HOOKS LANE, GL18 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOKS LANE, GL18 1EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

237

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /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 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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6/10

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2/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL18 1EL combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL18 1EL is a mixed residential area on Hooks Lane, 0.4km from Upleadon in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Hartpury & Redmarley ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL18, GL18 1EL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00113091 (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 1EL. 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 / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 32%

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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gloucester11.6 km
Ledbury13.0 km
Colwall16.2 km

Bus Stops

Hook's Lane0.4 km
Hook's Lane0.4 km