Postcode GL14 1JB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Westbury-on-Severn ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Cam and Dursley, about 7.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £50,810 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL14 1JB.
Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney near GL14 1JB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cam and Dursley located about 7.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £507,475 (about £310 per square foot) in Westbury-on-Severn area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,020,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £525,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £362,500 | £198 |
| Terraced | 1 | £310,000 | £306 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £482,000 | £239,000 |
| 2017 | £439,950 | £217,500 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £257,500 |
| 2019 | £331,250 | £228,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £242,475 |
| 2021 | £462,000 | £257,500 |
| 2022 | £590,000 | £407,500 |
| 2023 | £672,500 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | £614,000 | £322,500 |
| 2025 | £520,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £532,500 | £490,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £178 |
| 2017 | £253 | £242 |
| 2018 | £257 | £239 |
| 2019 | £204 | £187 |
| 2020 | £253 | £204 |
| 2021 | £343 | £226 |
| 2022 | £274 | £368 |
| 2023 | £330 | £317 |
| 2024 | £451 | £337 |
| 2025 | £328 | £198 |
| 2026 | £305 | — |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 1JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | Ty Hafren, Riverside Lane, Newnham, GL14 1JE | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Chapel Cottage, Riverside Lane, Newnham, GL14 1JE | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Cliff House, Newnham, GL14 1JA | Other | Freehold | £725,000 |
In the GL14 1JB postcode area, located within Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL14 1JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Simon Charles Phelps
Westbury-on-Severn - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL14 1JB records about 40 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.
The median sale price around GL14 1JB in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £507,475 (about £310 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to GL14 1JB, including Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL14 1JB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL14 1JB is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Charles Phelps (Independent).