GL18 1PU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.1km from Newent in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 1PU are sourced from Output Area E00113165 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, GL18 1PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, GL18 1PU.
374
51
£ 45,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL18 1PU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL18 1PU — age 51, 44% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL18 1PU. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL18 1PU 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.
school Local Schools
Glebe Infants' School
Picklenash Junior School
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.1 km
- Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.1 km
- Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.0 km
- Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd0.9 km
- Manna Creative Gifts0.1 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ingram's0.1 km
- Newent Food \& Wine0.1 km
- DIY Farm0.7 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Tything Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op0.1 km
- The Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bombay Kitchen0.0 km
- Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.0 km
- Sizzling Wok0.0 km
- Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cobblers0.0 km
- Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury12.8 km
- Gloucester13.6 km
- Colwall17.0 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office School stop0.1 km
- Budgens Forecourt0.1 km
- Puffs Alley0.2 km
- Puffs Alley0.2 km
- Lake car park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL181PU · Data under Open Government Licence