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 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £50,810 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 5.0 miles away.
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.
Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney is £50,810 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from GL2 8JS.
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.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Westbury-on-Severn area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £531,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £278,750 |
| Terraced | 1 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westbury-on-Severn
In the GL2 8JS postcode area, located within Longhope, Westbury & Blakeney, 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: 16/01/2026.