Barnage Road is in Alvington, Lydney and in Forest Of Dean district. GL15 6AQ is located in the St. Briavels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnage Road, Alvington, Lydney, GL15 6AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL15 6AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL15 6AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 20.4% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 64.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GL15 6AQ this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 6.8% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 51.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 96% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 90.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnage Road was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% higher than the St. Briavels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnage Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St. Briavels and the 117th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Reddings Barnage Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2002-01-18 | £730,816 |
GL15 6AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL15 6AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL15 6AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolaston Primary School Netherend , GL15 6PH | 2out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School High Street , St Briavel's GL15 6TD | 4out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylburton Church of England Primary School Church Road , Aylburton GL15 6DB | - not rated | 4,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bream Church of England Primary School High Street , Bream GL15 6JW | - not rated | 4,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belong School Gloucestershire Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.