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About

Newnham ward lies within the Forest of Dean district, encompassing a primarily rural area marked by scattered settlements and farmland. The landscape is defined by rolling hills and wooded valleys characteristic of the wider forest region. The community is centred around smaller villages and hamlets rather than a single large town, with local life often focused around village halls and parish churches. The area maintains a quiet, residential character with a mix of older cottages and more modern housing developments.

A notable local landmark is the historic Newnham on Severn railway station, a reminder of the area's past transport links, though the line is now discontinued. The ward's boundary runs close to the tidal River Severn, offering views across the water towards the opposite shore. Agricultural land use is common, with fields often bordered by traditional hedgerows and patches of woodland. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, countryside community within the larger forest administrative area.

Area overview

On average Newnham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newnham is £48,242 per year. There are 4 schools in Newnham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newnham is home to around 4,738 people, with a population density of about 116.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newnham Population
4,738
Population density
116.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.25(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.37(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.5(+46%)
Public order
6.12(-7%)
Other theft
5.7(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,519
95.38%
Other White
84
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.46%
Indian
17
0.36%
Irish
15
0.32%
Total population: 4,738

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,378
34.22%
No qualifications
692
17.18%
Level 3 (A level)
687
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
590
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
376
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 4,027

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
924
44.94%
Owns with a mortgage
577
28.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
11.14%
Other social rented
209
10.17%
Other forms of private rent
64
3.11%
Total households: 2,056

Property prices in Newnham

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £296,050 in Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newnham 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 Newnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£474,750
Flats5£250,000
Semi-Detached23£280,000
Terraced16£234,750

10 years median price trend in Newnham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newnham.

All postcodes in Newnham

GL141DX

Newnham

GL141EZ

Cliffe Orchard Drive

GL143NW

Council Houses

GL154AA

Awre Road

GL154AD

Newnham

GL141BT

Whetstones

GL154BL

Clarks Lane

GL154LX

Pollards Lane

GL141BN

Unlawater Lane

GL142UB

Newnham

GL143NX

Pleasant Stile

GL141DW

Harrison Close

GL143NU

Newnham

GL143PG

Oak Way

GL154BN

Blakeney Hill Road

GL143JY

High Street

GL143LD

Redding Lane

GL141EF

Newnham

GL141LB

The Slad

GL141BU

High Street

GL141ED

Newnham

GL154DD

New Road

GL142UA

Church Road

GL154BJ

Hitchings

GL154BT

Blakeney Hill Road

GL141AL

Orchard Rise

GL143NE

Oak Way

GL141BW

High Street

GL141DS

High Street

GL143JH

Nailsmiths Court

GL143NJ

Grange Lane

GL143NT

Pleasant Stile

GL154ED

Millend

GL141BA

Severn Street

GL143JU

Dene View

GL141FB

Arlingham Way

GL141LE

The Slad

GL141AY

St Peters Close

GL143NF

Oak Way

GL143PF

Church Walk

GL154AS

Newnham

GL154BA

Howells Lane

GL141AQ

Dean Road

GL141DZ

Newnham

GL154DY

High Street

GL141BS

High Street

GL141DN

Acacia Close

GL154AL

Rolls Green

GL154DG

New Road

GL170ED

Newnham

GL141AA

High Street

GL141EX

The Orchards

GL141HH

Dean Road

GL143PB

Dean Crescent

GL141BH

Artillery Place

GL141EW

Fieldhouse Cottage

GL142UJ

Bevan Rise

GL154AR

Nibley

GL141ES

Poulton Court Cottages

GL143NY

Newnham

GL141ET

Newnham

GL143LH

Greenbottom

GL143PA

Blaize Bailey

GL154DQ

Pitching Green

GL154EB

High Street

GL141AJ

Orchard Rise

GL143LB

Callamore

GL143ND

Oak Way

GL141HP

Newnham

GL154AZ

Cinderford Road

GL154DW

The Smithy

GL141DA

Station Road

GL141HG

Clayhill

GL142TX

Sutton Road

GL143PH

Beech Way

GL141AZ

Severn Street

GL141DE

Hyde Lane

GL142TY

Top Road

GL143LN

Beech Way

GL154BW

Newnham

GL141EG

Newnham

GL141DB

Mythe Terrace

GL141SA

Smithyman Court

GL143JL

George Lane

GL143LG

Collafield

GL154DR

Church Square

GL141EN

Northington

GL143LA

The Ruffitt

GL141BJ

Unlawater Lane

GL141EA

Newnham

GL154BE

High Street

GL141FE

Sheens Court

GL141LD

The Slad

GL142BD

Littledean Hill Road

GL154AJ

Brains Green

GL154AX

Newnham

GL154DF

New Road

GL141AN

Kingsmead

GL141BY

High Street

GL141FF

Dean Road

Data Sources

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