Postcode GL18 1HW is located in a rural hamlet, 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 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newent is £48,977 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 7.4 miles away.
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 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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 1HW.
Newent near GL18 1HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 in Newent & Taynton area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £223,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newent & Taynton
In the GL18 1HW postcode area, located within Newent, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.