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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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 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
Flats6£250,000
Terraced17£260,000
Semi-Detached28£276,500
Detached23£515,000

10 years median price trend in Newnham

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

All postcodes in Newnham

GL143NR

Newnham Road

GL154DA

Moorfield Avenue

GL141FF

Dean Road

GL141DD

Highfield Villas

GL141DJ

Queens Acre

GL142TS

Archway Close

GL154DT

Church Way

GL154EG

Orchard Gate

GL154LS

Newnham

GL141BP

Sheens Meadow

GL143JX

Pennywell Lane

GL143LF

The Ruffitt

GL143LJ

Tibbs Cross

GL154AU

Gatcombe

GL154DJ

Bridge Street

GL141ER

Newnham

GL141DY

Newnham

GL141JA

Hawkins Lane

GL141EE

Newnham

GL141BQ

Unlawater Lane

GL142UQ

Bradley Hill

GL141DF

Hyde Bank

GL141DP

Allsopp Close

GL141JT

New Road

GL142TZ

Lower Road

GL142UE

Bradley Cottages

GL143JS

Broad Street

GL143LQ

Edge Hill

GL143NZ

Pleasant Stile

GL154DS

Church Square

GL141AF

The Green

GL141AW

Kingsmead

GL141BZ

Station Road

GL141EY

Severnbank Avenue

GL141JY

Littledean Road

GL143NH

Broad Street

GL154DP

Church Square

GL170EA

Newnham

GL154EE

High Street

GL154LU

Pollards Lane

GL141AP

Church Road

GL141BG

Mornington Terrace

GL141DT

Wellington Terrace

GL143NQ

Broad Street

GL154DH

Furnace Valley

GL141AU

Severn Terrace

GL141LA

The Slad

GL142UF

Ayleford

GL143NG

Oak Way

GL154AQ

Chicknalls

GL154AY

Awre Road

GL142BW

Littledean Hill Road

GL143JZ

Mount Crete

GL154DX

Church Square

GL141AR

Church Road

GL141DH

The Old Station Yard

GL141DQ

West View

GL141FA

Severn Bore Close

GL143LL

Greenway

GL143NA

Folders Lane

GL143NB

Beech Way

GL141EJ

Northington Lane

GL154DL

Newnham

GL141DU

Wellington Villas

GL141HJ

Littledean Road

GL143NN

Silver Street

GL143PE

Oak Way

GL154AF

Two Bridges

GL154AB

Newnham Road

GL154DU

All Saints Road

GL154DZ

Brook Street

GL141HL

Newnham

GL154EA

Brook Street

GL143LE

Newnham

GL154AW

Cinderford Road

GL141AD

High Street

GL141AG

Church Road

GL141HW

The Haie

GL154BG

Colsty Meadow

GL154BS

Blakeney Hill Road

GL143NS

Pleasant Stile

GL154LT

Newnham

GL141EQ

Newnham

GL154AT

Newnham

GL141EB

Beeching Cottages

GL141HQ

Hyde Lane

GL142UG

Tramway Road

GL154AE

Newnham Road

GL154AN

Ayleford

GL154BH

Highfield

GL154DB

Nibley Hill

GL141EH

Newnham

GL141DX

Newnham

GL154LY

Church Walk

GL154AH

Newnham

GL141DG

East View

GL143NL

Church Street

GL154AG

Newnham Road

GL154AP

Brains Green

GL154EH

Butlers Mead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.