Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GRACES PITCH, GL18 1SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRACES PITCH, GL18 1SU.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL18 1SU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

GL18 1SU has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 55.6% year-on-year.

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

GL18 1SU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Graces Pitch, 0.3km from Newent in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL18 1SU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 55.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1SU are sourced from Output Area E00113170 (shared with 11 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 1SU. The average age is 57.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 345,000

7 sales · Mean £ 352,500

Semi-Detached

£ 227,500

2 sales · Mean £ 227,500

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

GL18 1SU has low crime rates — 42 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils0.7 km
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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.2 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.1 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.2 km
  • Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd1.0 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Ingram's0.3 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.2 km
  • DIY Farm0.9 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Tything Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.2 km
  • The Co-op0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen0.1 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.1 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.1 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.1 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.9 km
  • Gloucester13.4 km
  • Colwall17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office School stop0.1 km
  • The Black Dog0.1 km
  • The Black Dog0.2 km
  • Budgens Forecourt0.2 km
  • Pippin Close0.2 km