Postcode report
Is GL19 3BD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GL19 3BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL19 3BD 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 GL19 3BD, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL19 3BD are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 GL19 3BD is based on Forest of Dean 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,974 residents, 63 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 6% 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 7/10.
For property prices near GL19 3BD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £557k from 38 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GL19 3BD can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 GL19 3BD 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near GL19 3BD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about GL19 3BD
Is GL19 3BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% 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 GL19 3BD?
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 GL19 3BD?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GL19 3BD?
LocaleIQ matched GL19 3BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL19 3BD?
The latest median sold price is £557k based on 38 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL19 3BD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.