Postcode report
GL18 1AL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Forest of Dean
About GL18 1AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL18 1AL is a postcode in Newent & Taynton, Forest of Dean, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL18 1AL, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL18 1AL are health and jobs, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GL18 1AL is based on Forest of Dean 002 Census 2021. It covers 6,379 residents, 228 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near GL18 1AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £176k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GL18 1AL can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL18 1AL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GL18 1AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GL18 1AL
Is GL18 1AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 34% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GL18 1AL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GL18 1AL?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GL18 1AL?
LocaleIQ matched GL18 1AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL18 1AL?
The latest median sold price is £176k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL18 1AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.