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Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

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About

Longhope sits on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, bordering the Wye Valley. The village is a base for exploring local woodland and the nearby May Hill, with its distinctive clump of trees. The area's history is tied to quarrying and ironworking, remnants of which can be seen in the landscape.

Westbury lies to the north, near the River Severn, with its church notable for a medieval dovecote. Blakeney is a smaller settlement on the main road, historically a port for shipping Forest coal. The surrounding landscape is characterised by mixed woodland and pastoral fields, with public footpaths connecting the settlements.

Area overview

On average Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £50,810 per year. There are 5 schools in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is home to around 6,586 people, with a population density of about 79.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney Population
6,586
Population density
79.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.98(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-21%)
Other theft
4.25(-25%)
Public order
3.49(-47%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,281
95.35%
Other White
120
1.82%
Irish
30
0.46%
Other
23
0.35%
Other Asian
21
0.32%
Total population: 6,587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,942
34.15%
No qualifications
979
17.22%
Level 3 (A level)
969
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
779
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
544
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 5,686

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,348
49.11%
Owns with a mortgage
799
29.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
297
10.82%
Other social rented
158
5.76%
Other forms of private rent
93
3.39%
Total households: 2,745

Property prices in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney 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, Westbury & Blakeney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£467,500
Flats5£250,000
Semi-Detached23£265,000
Terraced12£262,500

10 years median price trend in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney.

All postcodes in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL154AQ

Chicknalls

GL154AY

Awre Road

GL170LB

Church Road

GL170PB

Monmouth Road

GL170QS

The Willows

GL154DX

Church Square

GL170GT

Constance Court

GL170JY

Brooklea Gardens

GL170NR

Yartleton Lane

GL170QB

Latchen

GL170QX

Bathams Close

GL141LY

The Crescent

GL170LJ

School Lane

GL170PF

Old Hill

GL170QR

The Wend

GL28JY

Hartland Hill

GL141AR

Church Road

GL141DH

The Old Station Yard

GL141DQ

West View

GL141FA

Severn Bore Close

GL170QZ

Mill Lane

GL141EJ

Northington Lane

GL141JD

Riverside Lane

GL141QP

Hunthill

GL154DL

Newnham

GL170AN

Nottswood Hill

GL170PY

Royal Spring

GL170QU

Latchen Orchard

GL141DU

Wellington Villas

GL141HJ

Littledean Road

GL141QN

Rock & Fountain Lane

GL154AF

Two Bridges

GL141LN

The Village

GL141LP

Jordan Hill

GL141QG

Stantway Lane

GL141QT

Denmark Villas

GL170AQ

Westbury-on-Severn

GL170LA

Church Road

GL170LP

Ross Road

GL141HL

Newnham

GL141JP

Westbury-on-Severn

GL154AB

Newnham Road

GL154DU

All Saints Road

GL154DZ

Brook Street

GL141QX

Bays Court

GL154EA

Brook Street

GL141AG

Church Road

GL141EQ

Newnham

GL141HW

The Haie

GL141JL

The Strood

GL154AT

Newnham

GL154BG

Colsty Meadow

GL170LH

Church Road

GL170LN

Cross Hands

GL141AD

High Street

GL141LS

Blaisdon Road

GL141QQ

Gatwick Close

GL143NS

Pleasant Stile

GL154BS

Blakeney Hill Road

GL154LT

Newnham

GL141EB

Beeching Cottages

GL141EH

Newnham

GL141RE

Westbury-on-Severn

GL154BH

Highfield

GL170NF

Sterrys Lane

GL141HQ

Hyde Lane

GL154AE

Newnham Road

GL154AH

Newnham

GL154DB

Nibley Hill

GL154LY

Church Walk

GL141LF

Westbury-on-Severn

GL141QB

Wintle's Hill

GL154AG

Newnham Road

GL154AP

Brains Green

GL141DG

East View

GL141EL

Northington Lane

GL141QY

Goose Lane

GL154EH

Butlers Mead

GL170QY

Hobbs Lane

GL141AX

Church Road

GL141EU

Newnham

GL170RD

Dursley Cross

GL28LB

Walmore Common

GL141BB

High Street

GL141BX

High Street

GL141EP

Woodend Lane

GL141FD

William Greening Place

GL141HN

The Haie

GL154LR

Lensbrook

GL170PG

Hopes Hill

GL141AE

High Street

GL141AT

The Old Station Yard

GL141QE

Hunthill

GL154DE

New Road

GL28BT

Westbury-on-Severn

GL141AB

Dean Road

GL141BE

High Street

GL141PD

High Street

GL141QH

Stantway Lane

GL170AA

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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