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Newland & Sling

About

Newland & Sling is a ward in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, known for its rural character and historic villages. The area includes the settlements of Newland, Sling, and parts of the surrounding woodland. Newland, often referred to as the 'Cathedral of the Forest', is home to a striking 13th-century church, while Sling is a smaller hamlet with a more secluded feel. The ward is surrounded by forested landscapes, offering access to walking trails and outdoor activities.

The local economy has traditionally been linked to forestry and agriculture, though tourism also plays a role due to the area's natural beauty. Newland & Sling has a close-knit community, with local events often centred around the village hall and church. The ward maintains a quiet, countryside atmosphere, with limited development preserving its historic charm. Public transport links are minimal, reinforcing its rural character.

Area overview

On average Newland & Sling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newland & Sling is £45,405 per year. There are 3 schools in Newland & Sling: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Newland & Sling

GL168JN

Clements End Road

GL168LJ

Clays Road

GL168NR

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

NP254LY

French Lane

GL168NP

Scowles Road

GL168NU

Staunton Road

GL168PQ

Wellmeadow

GL168PH

Tillis View

GL168JU

High Street

GL168LA

Margery Lane

GL168LH

Lambsquay Road

GL168LR

Clements End Road

GL168PW

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

NP254LZ

Highbury Road

GL167LZ

Bromley Road

GL168JT

Church Street

GL168LX

Orchard Close

GL168NQ

Coxbury And Wyegate Lane

GL168PD

Staunton Road

NP254ND

Redbrook Road

GL168JQ

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL168NF

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

NP254LN

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

GL168JJ

Laureldene

GL168NJ

Almshouse Road

GL168NL

Almshouse Road

GL156QP

Bream Avenue

GL168JP

Clays Road

GL168JR

High Street

GL168LB

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL168LD

Margery Lane

GL168LF

Church Street

GL168NT

Forest Close

GL168NW

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

NP254LT

Redbrook Road

GL156QR

Bream Avenue

GL168LQ

Church Street

GL156QN

Margery Lane

GL156RZ

Rookery Lane

GL167LY

Bromley Road

GL167NB

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL168JG

Gorse Lane

GL168JW

Clays Road

GL168RX

Milestone Walk

NP254LP

Redbrook Road

NP254NB

Highbury Road

GL168TA

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL168ES

Oakwood Road

GL168LU

Laureldene

GL168LY

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

NP254LR

French Lane

NP254LX

Coxbury And Wyegate Lane

GL167LU

Smiths Hill

GL168LS

Hawthorn Drive

GL167ND

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

NP254LH

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

GL168JH

Clements End Road

GL168LG

Church Street

NP254LD

Redbrook Road

NP254NA

Highbury Road

GL168JZ

Orchard Close

GL168LL

Clements End Road

GL168NN

Savage Hill

GL168NZ

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

GL167NA

Clements End Road

NP254AS

Tinmans Green

GL167LX

Smiths Hill

GL168JL

Clements End Road

GL168LE

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL168NY

Staunton Road

GL168PE

Staunton Road

NP254LQ

Redbrook Road

GL168JD

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL168LT

Gorse Lane

GL168RY

Staunton Road

GL168JX

High Street

GL168LZ

Clements End Road

GL156SY

Stowe Lane

GL168JF

Lambsquay Road

GL168JY

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL168NG

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

GL168PA

Staunton Road

NP254LL

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

GL156QJ

Coxbury And Wyegate Lane

GL156QW

Margery Lane

GL168JA

Lambsquay Road

GL168JE

Lambsquay Road

GL168JS

High Street

NP254NE

Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels

GL168NH

Savage Hill

GL168NX

Staunton Road

GL168PG

Forest Close