The Tythings is in Newent and in Forest Of Dean district. GL18 1QQ is located in the Newent & Taynton 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 The Tythings, Newent, GL18 1QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL18 1QH, GL18 1QD, GL18 1QP, GL18 1QJ, GL18 1QL, GL18 1BW, GL18 1QG, GL18 1QW, GL18 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL18 1QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.5% | 33.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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% | 43.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.9% | 25.7% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96% | 95% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 95% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Tythings was 98.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% higher than the Dymock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Tythings has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dymock and the 49th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Tythings, Newent, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-31 | £264,600 |
| 7 The Tythings, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-11-01 | £340,836 |
| 22 The Tythings, Newent, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-04-05 | £321,450 |
| Dixton House The Tythings, Newent, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-01 | £282,503 |
| 32 The Tythings, Newent, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-07 | £257,992 |
GL18 1QQ 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 1QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Infants' School Glebe Way , GL18 1BL | 2out of 4 | 492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Picklenash Junior School Ross Road , GL18 1BG | 2out of 4 | 568 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School Pool Hill , GL18 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,030 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School Gorsley , HR9 7SE | 3out of 4 | 4,686 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 | 419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd | Mantley Chase, Ross Road | 499 yd | |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes R C Church | Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ross Road | 568 yd | |
| The Buttery Tearooms | 1 Culver Street, Newent | 570 yd | |
| The Chill Out | 36 Broad Street, Newent | 622 yd | |
| Newent Tandoori | 34 Broad Street, Newent | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches | Newent RFC Recreation Ground, Watery Lane | 435 yd | |
| Cobblers | 7 Church Street, Newent | 757 yd | |
| Aviator Enterprises Ltd | Black Dog Inn, Church Street | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Fish & Chip Shop | 14 Broad Street, Newent | 622 yd | |
| Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway | 43 Broad Street, Newent | 655 yd | |
| Erols Sandwich Bar | 9 Church Street, Newent | 743 yd | |
| Sizzling Wok | 13A Church Street, Newent | 757 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 1 Church Street, Newent | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | Manchester House, High Street | 653 yd | |
| The Co-op | Market Square, Newent | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Leisure Newent WATERY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| The Federation Of Newent Schools (Glebe Infant & Picklenash Junior) PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL ROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 462 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.