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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newnham Population

4,738

Population density

116.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,519

95.38%

Other White

1.77%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

Indian

0.36%

Irish

0.32%

Total population: 4,738

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£474,750	£302,325	£388,750	£555,000	£765,875
Flats	5	£250,000	£181,000	£245,000	£250,000	£289,200
Semi-Detached	23	£280,000	£196,300	£247,500	£340,000	£474,500
Terraced	16	£234,750	£126,250	£177,500	£265,750	£421,250

10 years median price trend in Newnham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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