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Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

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About

Longhope, Westbury, and Blakeney are villages in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, surrounded by woodland and rolling countryside. The area is known for its rural character, with a mix of farmland and forest. Longhope sits near the May Hill landmark, while Westbury and Blakeney are closer to the River Severn, offering views of the estuary. The villages have historic churches and traditional stone cottages, reflecting their long-standing communities.

The Forest of Dean provides outdoor activities like walking and cycling, with trails such as the Sculpture Trail nearby. The area has local amenities, including pubs and shops, serving both residents and visitors. Its location offers easy access to larger towns like Gloucester and Cheltenham, while maintaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere. The blend of natural scenery and village life makes it a practical yet picturesque place to live or visit.

Area overview

On average Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £49,800 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £790,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£465,000
Flats3£245,000
Semi-Detached20£285,500
Terraced12£246,250

10 years price trend in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

All postcodes in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL170NZ

Old Monmouth Road

GL170PB

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL170QS

The Willows

GL141LY

Ampney Lane

GL154DX

Church Square

GL170GT

Church Road

GL170JY

Brooklea Gardens

GL170LJ

School Lane

GL170NR

Yartleton Lane

GL170PF

Old Hill

GL170QB

Bathams Close

GL170QR

The Wend

GL170QX

Bathams Close

GL28JY

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141AR

Church Road

GL141DH

The Old Station Yard

GL141DQ

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141EJ

Northington Lane

GL141FA

Unlawater Lane

GL141JD

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141QP

Hunthill

GL154DL

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL170AN

Chapel Lane

GL170PY

Royal Spring

GL170QU

Latchen Orchard

GL170QZ

Mill Lane

GL141DU

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141HJ

Dean Road

GL141LN

High Street

GL141LP

Jordan Hill

GL141QG

Rock And Fountain Lane

GL141QN

Rock And Fountain Lane

GL141QT

Crowgate Lane

GL154AF

Howell's Lane

GL170AQ

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL170LA

Church Road

GL170LP

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141HL

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141JP

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141QX

Broadway Lane

GL154AB

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL154DU

All Saints Road

GL154DZ

Brook Street

GL154EA

Brook Street

GL141AD

High Street

GL141AG

Church Road

GL141EQ

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141HW

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141JL

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141LS

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141QQ

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL143NS

Pleasant Stile

GL154AT

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL154BG

Colsty Meadow

GL154BS

Blakeney Hill Road

GL154LT

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL170LH

Church Road

GL170LN

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141DX

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141EB

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141EH

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141HQ

Hyde Lane

GL141RE

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL154AE

Chicknalls Lane

GL154AH

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL154BH

Colsty Meadow

GL154DB

New Road

GL154LY

Church Walk

GL170LQ

Rectory Meadow

GL170NF

Sterrys Lane

GL141QY

Goose Lane

GL141LF

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141DG

The Old Station Yard

GL141EL

Northington Lane

GL141QB

Wintle's Hill

GL154AG

Chicknalls Lane

GL154AP

Cinderford Road

GL154EH

Butlers Mead

GL170QY

Hobbs Lane

GL141EU

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141AX

Church Road

GL141BB

High Street

GL141BX

High Street

GL141EP

Woodend Lane

GL141FD

High Street

GL141HN

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL154LR

Lensbrook

GL170PG

Old Hill

GL170RD

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL28LB

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141AE

High Street

GL141AH

Dean Road

GL141AT

The Old Station Yard

GL141DL

Dean Road

GL141LU

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL141PU

Colchester Close

GL141QE

Hunthill

GL154EF

Swan Lane

GL154DE

New Road

GL28BT

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.