Postcode insights

GL14 1EF

Newnham

Forest of Dean

Property search →

Interactive map showing GL14 1EF and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for GL14 1EF

Overview

Postcode GL14 1EF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Newnham ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £50,810 per year. The nearest station is Lydney, about 5.3 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £50,810 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL14 1EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney near GL14 1EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lydney located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
29.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.2(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.26(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.91(+37%)
Vehicle crime
2.38(-18%)
Public order
2.38(-64%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
361
94.26%
Other White
7
1.83%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.31%
Other Asian
3
0.78%
Irish
3
0.78%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
31.9%
No qualifications
69
21.17%
Level 3 (A level)
60
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
44.6%
Owns with a mortgage
44
31.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.27%
Other social rented
5
3.6%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Newnham

Median price£293,100
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £400K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £293,100 (about £302 per square foot) in Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£490,000£333
Terraced16£271,500£300
Flats3£245,000£228
Semi-Detached24£245,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newnham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newnham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,000£201,950£173,500
2017£275,000£110,000£177,000£159,000
2018£330,000£117,500£195,000£225,000
2019£358,500£105,000£180,000£167,500
2020£395,000£112,750£203,000£155,000
2021£415,000£109,000£251,000£255,000
2022£470,000£233,000£335,000£256,999
2023£490,000£261,000£285,000£220,000
2024£462,500£144,000£282,500£227,000
2025£499,000£250,000£281,250£260,000
2026£475,000£118,000£235,000£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newnham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newnham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£209£220
2017£232£169£198£189
2018£225£203£220£249
2019£259£174£204£190
2020£254£226£202£219
2021£286£181£260£232
2022£328£217£256£288
2023£366£332£293£255
2024£326£292£303£239
2025£332£236£289£297
2026£305£228£330£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newnham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newnham in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the GL14 1EF postcode area, located within Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL14 1EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Moore

Newnham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Richard William Burton

Newnham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Bishop

Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictForest of DeanE07000080
Parliamentary ConstituencyForest of DeanE14001240
WardNewnhamE05012171
ParishAwreE04004295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longhope, Westbury & BlakeneyE02004630
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Forest of Dean 005AE01022228
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL14 1EF

Is GL14 1EF (Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney) safe?

The area around GL14 1EF records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL14 1EF?

The median sale price around GL14 1EF in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £293,100 (about £302 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around GL14 1EF?

GL14 1EF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,625 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL14 1EF (Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL14 1EF is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Moore (Green Party) and Richard William Burton (Green Party).