Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

THE WILLOWS, GL18 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, GL18 2AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL18 2AY spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL18 2AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Willows, 0.2km from Dymock in Dymock. Administratively it sits within Dymock ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL18 2AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL18 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00113015 (shared with 14 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 2AY. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

GL18 2AY has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary7
Other theft5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Ann Cam Church of England Primary School

Good96 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Hill Ash House Care Centre0.7 km
  • Beauchamp Arms0.2 km
  • Dymock Golf Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ledbury7.3 km
  • Colwall12.5 km
  • Great Malvern16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • The Crypt0.1 km
  • The Crypt0.2 km
  • Western Way0.2 km