Postcode GL18 1FU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newent is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Ledbury located about 7.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Broadford Meadow Arboretum.
Newent has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Newent has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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 of residents in Newent is £45,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL18 1FU.
Newent near GL18 1FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Newent & Taynton area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £940,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Newent & Taynton
In the GL18 1FU postcode area, located within Newent, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Forest of Dean, GL18 1FX | |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Foley Road, Forest of Dean, GL18 1TX |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Arms | Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BD | |
| 0.5 mi | The Red Lion (Closed) | Market Square, Forest of Dean, GL18 1AH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.