Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

CROFT ROAD, GL18 1SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, GL18 1SW.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL18 1SW 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GL18 1SW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £277k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GL18 1SW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Croft Road, 0.6km from Newent in Newent. Administratively it sits within Newent & Taynton ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 1SW are sourced from Output Area E00113195 (shared with 13 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 1SW. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 283,100

Semi-Detached

£ 200,500

2 sales · Mean £ 200,500

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

GL18 1SW has low crime rates — 27 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Glebe Infants' School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Picklenash Junior School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1048 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground0.6 km
  • Aviator Enterprises Ltd0.4 km
  • Erol's Courtyard Cafe0.5 km
  • Manna Creative Gifts0.6 km
  • Newent Circle Club0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Ingram's0.6 km
  • Newent Food \& Wine0.6 km
  • DIY Farm0.9 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Wyedean Wholefoods Ltd0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • The Co-op0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bombay Kitchen0.5 km
  • Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Newent Pizza And Kebab House0.5 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.5 km
  • Tudor Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cobblers0.5 km
  • Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury12.7 km
  • Gloucester13.3 km
  • Colwall16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Onslow Road0.2 km
  • Onslow Road0.2 km
  • Chedworth0.3 km
  • The Black Dog0.3 km
  • The Black Dog0.3 km