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.
CROFT ROAD, GL18 1SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, GL18 1SW.
262
54
£ 45,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Glebe Infants' School
Picklenash Junior School
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op0.6 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: GL181SW · Data under Open Government Licence