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Longhope & Huntley

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About

Longhope & Huntley ward lies in the northern part of the Forest of Dean, characterised by its rural landscape of rolling hills and wooded valleys. The area is primarily residential, with settlements scattered around the larger villages of Longhope and Huntley. Agriculture and forestry remain visible elements of the local economy, shaping the surrounding fields and woodland tracts.

The ward is traversed by the A40, a major route that connects it to Gloucester. A notable local feature is May Hill, crowned with a distinctive clump of pine trees visible for miles, which lies just within the ward's boundary. The community is served by local schools, village halls, and pubs, forming the social hubs for its dispersed population.

Area overview

On average Longhope & Huntley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longhope & Huntley is £53,560 per year. There are 4 schools in Longhope & Huntley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longhope & Huntley is home to around 3,945 people, with a population density of about 107.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longhope & Huntley Population
3,945
Population density
107.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.52(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.6(-50%)
Other theft
6.08(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.3(-49%)
Public order
3.04(-54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,738
94.8%
Other White
63
1.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.63%
Irish
21
0.53%
Indian
16
0.41%
Total population: 3,943

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,104
32.71%
Level 3 (A level)
588
17.42%
No qualifications
548
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
479
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
327
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 3,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
915
55.12%
Owns with a mortgage
466
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
148
8.92%
Other social rented
69
4.16%
Other forms of private rent
38
2.29%
Total households: 1,660

Property prices in Longhope & Huntley

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Longhope & Huntley area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longhope & Huntley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longhope & Huntley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£459,000
Semi-Detached16£281,250
Terraced1£329,950

10 years median price trend in Longhope & Huntley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhope & Huntley.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.