Postcode GL18 1BP is located in a rural town, within the Newent & Taynton ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Newent area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newent is £48,977 per year. The nearest station is Ledbury, about 7.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Broadford Meadow Arboretum.
Newent has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Newent has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newent is £48,977 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL18 1BP.
Newent near GL18 1BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ledbury located about 7.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broadford Meadow Arboretum | Medium | Walking directions to Broadford Meadow Arboretum |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £279,250 (about £290 per square foot) in Newent & Taynton area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £910,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £380,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £252,500 | £291 |
| Terraced | 14 | £220,250 | £277 |
| Flats | 10 | £111,750 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,000 | £129,950 | £183,000 | £142,995 |
| 2017 | £256,995 | £127,475 | £196,995 | £155,495 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £204,500 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £314,975 | £135,000 | £195,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £150,000 | £208,500 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £383,248 | £132,975 | £225,750 | £209,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £117,000 | £263,998 | £215,500 |
| 2023 | £386,250 | £145,000 | £250,000 | £241,369 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £115,000 | £260,000 | £218,000 |
| 2025 | £427,500 | £111,750 | £260,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £352,500 | £98,750 | £249,950 | £172,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250 | £207 | £214 | £174 |
| 2017 | £225 | £250 | £217 | £241 |
| 2018 | £221 | £230 | £250 | £239 |
| 2019 | £268 | £203 | £219 | £221 |
| 2020 | £271 | £176 | £237 | £215 |
| 2021 | £263 | £225 | £259 | £240 |
| 2022 | £303 | £217 | £287 | £270 |
| 2023 | £298 | £195 | £291 | £259 |
| 2024 | £306 | £174 | £296 | £273 |
| 2025 | £331 | £198 | £301 | £294 |
| 2026 | £277 | £152 | £286 | £278 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL18 1BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 23, Glebe Road, Newent, GL18 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £242,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Solomons, Glebe Road, Newent, GL18 1BS | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | The Hide Away, Holts Road, Newent, GL18 1BT | Detached | Freehold | £387,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 27, West View, Newent, GL18 1TE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Oakleigh, Bradfords Lane, Newent, GL18 1QT | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 |
In the GL18 1BP postcode area, located within Newent, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL18 1BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Forest of Dean, GL18 1FX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Foley Road, Forest of Dean, GL18 1TX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Wyedean Wholefoods Newent | Market Square, Newent, GL18 1PS | Walking directions to Wyedean Wholefoods Newent |
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 GL18 1BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Edward Beeston
Newent & Taynton - Elected 1 May 2025
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL18 1BP records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 GL18 1BP in Newent is £279,250 (about £290 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to GL18 1BP, including Glebe Infants' School (Good), Picklenash Junior School (Good) and Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL18 1BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,431 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 GL18 1BP is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan Edward Beeston (Conservative and Unionist Party).