Area360 logo

Find postcode

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

Interactive map displaying Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

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 49 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 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
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £316,250 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£465,000
Flats5£250,000
Semi-Detached25£273,000
Terraced15£260,000

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

GL141AB

Dean Road

GL141BE

High Street

GL141LX

Ampney Lane

GL141PD

High Street

GL141QH

Stantway Lane

GL141QU

Upper Rodley Road

GL170AA

Mill Lane

GL170AG

Blaisdon Lane

GL170PA

Church Road

GL170PH

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

GL170PT

Chapel Lane

GL170QJ

Chessgrove Lane

GL170QN

Latchen

GL170RB

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.