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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
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
28.7(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.63(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+43%)
Other theft
5.28(-6%)
Public order
4.64(-29%)
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%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 in Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£475,000£3,557
Flats6£247,500£2,541
Semi-Detached23£260,000£3,116
Terraced16£264,000£3,231

10 years median price trend in Newnham

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

All postcodes in Newnham

GL141BU

High Street

GL141DF

Hyde Bank

GL141JY

Littledean Road

GL142UJ

Bevan Rise

GL141BQ

Unlawater Lane

GL141EY

Severnbank Avenue

GL141HP

Newnham

GL143JX

Pennywell Lane

GL154BW

Newnham

GL154DX

Church Square

GL141HH

Dean Road

GL141DG

East View

GL141DL

Dean Road

GL143NQ

Broad Street

GL141FE

Sheens Court

GL143LG

Collafield

GL141AJ

Orchard Rise

GL154AA

Awre Road

GL141LD

The Slad

GL141AT

The Old Station Yard

GL142TT

St Whites Road

GL141DE

Hyde Lane

GL141EU

Newnham

GL154AP

Brains Green

GL154AR

Nibley

GL143PG

Oak Way

GL141DQ

West View

GL143JY

High Street

GL143JU

Dene View

GL141BA

Severn Street

GL141EH

Newnham

GL170EA

Newnham

GL141HG

Clayhill

GL154AL

Rolls Green

GL141ED

Newnham

GL141JA

Hawkins Lane

GL141LA

The Slad

GL154DL

Newnham

GL154EG

Orchard Gate

GL141ER

Newnham

GL142BD

Littledean Hill Road

GL141AH

Dean Road

GL143PB

Dean Crescent

GL154DR

Church Square

GL154EB

High Street

GL141AX

Church Road

GL141EW

Fieldhouse Cottage

GL143LE

Newnham

GL141AY

St Peters Close

GL154AU

Gatcombe

GL154DS

Church Square

GL143NE

Oak Way

GL143LH

Greenbottom

GL154DH

Furnace Valley

GL141DW

Harrison Close

GL154ED

Millend

GL141ET

Newnham

GL141BJ

Unlawater Lane

GL143PH

Beech Way

GL141HL

Newnham

GL154EA

Brook Street

GL154AX

Newnham

GL141FA

Severn Bore Close

GL141DD

Highfield Villas

GL142TU

Coomb Drive

GL141AA

High Street

GL154BN

Blakeney Hill Road

GL154DT

Church Way

GL143LF

The Ruffitt

GL141DA

Station Road

GL142UB

Newnham

GL141AL

Orchard Rise

GL154AT

Newnham

GL141LE

The Slad

GL154DE

New Road

GL141SA

Smithyman Court

GL154BJ

Hitchings

GL141EG

Newnham

GL141AB

Dean Road

GL143JS

Broad Street

GL154AJ

Brains Green

GL142UG

Tramway Road

GL141EP

Woodend Lane

GL154EE

High Street

GL141DX

Newnham

GL141HN

The Haie

GL141EB

Beeching Cottages

GL141BE

High Street

GL154AQ

Chicknalls

GL141BG

Mornington Terrace

GL143LA

The Ruffitt

GL141DZ

Newnham

GL141AU

Severn Terrace

GL141BB

High Street

GL154AY

Awre Road

GL141EN

Northington

GL141LB

The Slad

GL141HQ

Hyde Lane

GL143NZ

Pleasant Stile

GL143NX

Pleasant Stile

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.