Postcode GL18 1QG 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 77.2 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 8.1 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 18,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Newent has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.4% 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 1QG.
Newent near GL18 1QG 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 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Broadford Meadow Arboretum | Medium | Walking directions to Broadford Meadow Arboretum |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Newent & Taynton area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £940,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newent & Taynton
In the GL18 1QG 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 1QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Foley Road, Forest of Dean, GL18 1TX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Forest of Dean, GL18 1FX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Wyedean Wholefoods Newent | Market Square, Newent, GL18 1PS | Walking directions to Wyedean Wholefoods Newent |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.