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GL2 8JS

Westbury-on-Severn

Forest of Dean

England / South West / Forest of Dean / Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney / Westbury-on-Severn / GL2 8JS

Overview

Postcode GL2 8JS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £49,800 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 5.0 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £49,800 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from GL2 8JS.

Flood risk

Low

Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney near GL2 8JS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
37.4 per km²

Demographics

British
342
96.61%
Other White
3
0.85%
Bangladeshi
2
0.56%
Other
2
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Housing

Owns outright
83
58.45%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.17%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.23%
Other social rented
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Westbury-on-Severn

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £429,000 in Westbury-on-Severn area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £678,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£504,000
Semi-Detached1£322,500
Terraced1£310,000

10 years price trend in Westbury-on-Severn

Schools

In the GL2 8JS postcode area, located within Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.