Church Street is in Newent and in Forest Of Dean district. GL18 1AP is located in the Newent & Taynton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Newent, GL18 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL18 1AB, GL18 1SY, GL18 1AD, GL18 1AA, GL18 1SJ, GL18 1SH, GL18 1AW, GL18 1EW, GL18 1SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL18 1AP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% | 56.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 42.1% | 43.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 26.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 40.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 18% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 24.7% | 13.4% | -11.3% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30% | 27.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -20.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.6% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 27.4% | 21% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 GL18 1AP this area, 37.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 37.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 22.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 98.4% | 91.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 90.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Dymock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dymock and the 99th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St Mary'S Court Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-25 | £319,548 |
| 3 St Mary'S Court Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-11-30 | £294,062 |
| 5 St Mary'S Court Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-02-18 | £301,176 |
| 7 St Mary'S Court Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-07-15 | £114,814 |
| 1 St Mary'S Court Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2015-12-11 | £323,010 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL18 1AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picklenash Junior School Ross Road , GL18 1BG | 2out of 4 | 618 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Infants' School Glebe Way , GL18 1BL | 2out of 4 | 635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School Pool Hill , GL18 1LL | 2out of 4 | 3,465 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Watery Lane , GL18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Hotel | George Hotel, 21-23 Church Street | 200 yd | |
| The Runcible Spoon | 10 Church Street, Newent | 201 yd | |
| Erol's Courtyard Cafe | Unit 11, 16/18 Church Street | 201 yd | |
| Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground | Grange Court Lane, Huntley | 242 yd | |
| Wye Inn | The Red Lion, 2 Broad Street | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator Enterprises Ltd | Black Dog Inn, Church Street | 84 yd | |
| Cobblers | 7 Church Street, Newent | 200 yd | |
| Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches | Newent RFC Recreation Ground, Watery Lane | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Wok | 13A Church Street, Newent | 200 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 1 Church Street, Newent | 200 yd | |
| Newent Pizza And Kebab House | 1 - 2 Cheapside, Church Street | 200 yd | |
| Erols Sandwich Bar | 9 Church Street, Newent | 212 yd | |
| Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway | 43 Broad Street, Newent | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | Market Square, Newent | 274 yd | |
| The Co-op | Manchester House, High Street | 337 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Leisure Newent WATERY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| The Federation Of Newent Schools (Glebe Infant & Picklenash Junior) PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL ROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.