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Newent

About

Newent is a small market town in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It lies about 10 miles north of Gloucester and is surrounded by rolling countryside. The town has a mix of historic buildings, including a 17th-century market house, and a traditional high street with local shops and pubs. The area is known for its orchards and cider production, with several farms and producers nearby.

The town hosts an annual onion fair, a tradition dating back centuries. Nearby, the Forest of Dean offers woodland walks and outdoor activities. Newent is also close to the River Leadon, which flows through the surrounding farmland. The area has good transport links, with easy access to the M50 and A40.

Area overview

On average Newent has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newent is £45,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Newent: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Newent

GL181SW

Croft Road

GL181SX

The Crease

GL181UE

The Ryelands

GL181AZ

Cleeve Mill Lane

GL181BP

Blackmans Close

GL181HB

Oak Tree Way

GL181QL

Knights Way

GL181RQ

Cleeve Mill Lane

GL181SG

Whittington Walk

GL181TL

Coopers Way

GL181BX

Gloucester Street

GL181FW

Newent

GL181NX

Place Hill

GL181RX

Horsefair Lane

GL181AN

High Street

GL181BW

Blackmans Close

GL181LJ

Redmarley Road

GL181PU

Church Street

GL181QH

Tythings Crescent

GL181TB

Ayland Close

GL181AQ

Broad Street

GL181DH

Newent

GL181DR

Hopyard Lane

GL181NJ

Newent

GL181TU

Blenheim Drive

GL181TY

Newent

GL181UG

Horsefair Lane

GL181BT

Blackmans Close

GL181EU

Broad Street

GL181PT

Bury Bar Lane

GL181QJ

Knights Crescent

GL181TE

West View

GL181TG

Friar's Walk

GL181TQ

High Street

GL181UJ

Manor Road

GL181AH

Broad Street

GL181AR

Church Street

GL181BL

Glebe Way

GL181BS

Blackmans Close

GL181DP

Botloes Green

GL181EW

Graces Pitch

GL181FD

Southend Lane

GL181JA

Culver Street

GL181NA

Kews Lane

GL181TS

Russett Way

GL181UF

Bullock Way

GL181DU

Glebe Close

GL181EN

Stream Lane

GL181EX

Cleeve Mill Lane

GL181QR

Bradfords Lane

GL181RB

Brookside

GL181FG

Newent

GL181BZ

Cleeve Rise

GL181TA

Friar's Walk

GL181YU

Church Street

GL181FF

Southend Lane

GL181SE

Foley Road

GL181UB

Foley Road

HR97BJ

Brockmoor Lane

HR97EF

Haywood Pitch

GL181YZ

Church Street

GL181EB

Ford House Road

GL181GL

Newent

GL181HP

Gloucester Street

GL181UH

Boughton Road

GL181RJ

Hawthorne Hill

GL181AE

Gloucester Street

GL181DJ

Coldharbour Lane

GL181ES

Cleeve Mill Lane

GL181DN

Birches Lane

GL181FN

Southend Lane

GL181YY

Church Street

GL181SY

Court Road

GL181TW

Pippin Close

GL181TX

Foley Road

GL181BQ

Blackmans Close

GL181EZ

Southend Lane

GL181QT

Bradfords Lane

GL181QU

Ross Road

GL181ST

Foley Road

GL181TD

Gloucester Street

GL181UD

Oak Tree Way

GL181YN

Church Street

GL181AA

Church Street

GL181FP

Southend Lane

GL181FR

Bradfords Lane

GL181PB

Darks Road

GL181PX

Watery Lane

GL181RT

Horsefair Close

HR97AH

Linton Road

GL181RL

Horsefair Lane

GL181AY

High Street

GL181NU

Hill View Lane

GL181PY

Johnstone Road

GL181QB

Winfield

GL181QD

Akermans Orchard

GL181RN

Hawthorne Hill

GL181SD

Horsefair Close

GL181TJ

Blenheim Drive

GL181TT

Foley Road