Stokes Mews is in Newent and in Forest Of Dean district. GL18 1EU is located in the Newent & Taynton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stokes Mews, Newent, GL18 1EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL18 1AJ, GL18 1AH, GL18 1AQ, GL18 1AR, GL18 1DB, GL18 1PS, GL18 1AN, GL18 1PP, GL18 1BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL18 1EU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.3% | 49.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 33.6% | 34.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 34.9% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 36.1% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 40.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 33.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 79.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 80.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stokes Mews was 181.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.4% higher than the Dymock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stokes Mews has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dymock and the 16th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Stokes Mews, Newent, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2021-09-15 | £156,043 |
| 11 Stokes Mews, Newent, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £139,950 | 2021-03-18 | £152,435 |
| 14 Stokes Mews, Newent, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £135,000 | 2019-11-29 | £160,475 |
| 23 Stokes Mews, Newent, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-05-17 | £114,719 |
| 16 Stokes Mews, Newent, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,500 | 2018-08-21 | £158,925 |
GL18 1EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
GL18 1EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 GL18 1EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Infants' School Glebe Way , GL18 1BL | 2out of 4 | 372 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Picklenash Junior School Ross Road , GL18 1BG | 2out of 4 | 394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School Pool Hill , GL18 1LL | 2out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School Gorsley , HR9 7SE | 3out of 4 | 5,232 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 | 607 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 Chill Out | 36 Broad Street, Newent | 30 yd | |
| Newent Tandoori | 34 Broad Street, Newent | 30 yd | |
| Manna Creative Gifts | 12 Broad Street, Newent | 52 yd | |
| Newent Fried Chicken | 27A Broad Street, Newent | 54 yd | |
| Newent Circle Club | 25 Broad Street, Newent | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblers | 7 Church Street, Newent | 172 yd | |
| Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches | Newent RFC Recreation Ground, Watery Lane | 183 yd | |
| Aviator Enterprises Ltd | Black Dog Inn, Church Street | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Fish & Chip Shop | 14 Broad Street, Newent | 30 yd | |
| Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway | 43 Broad Street, Newent | 64 yd | |
| Erols Sandwich Bar | 9 Church Street, Newent | 159 yd | |
| Sizzling Wok | 13A Church Street, Newent | 172 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 1 Church Street, Newent | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | Market Square, Newent | 130 yd | |
| The Co-op | Manchester House, High Street | 154 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Leisure Newent WATERY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| The Federation Of Newent Schools (Glebe Infant & Picklenash Junior) PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL ROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 558 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.