Ledbury Road is in Dymock and in Forest Of Dean district. GL18 2DB is located in the Dymock 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 Ledbury Road, Dymock, GL18 2DB 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 GL18 2DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 25.7% | 29.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 40.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
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 | 41.7% | 39.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -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 | 30.4% | 27.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 31.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.1% | 94.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ledbury Road was 202.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.3% higher than the Highnam with Haw Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ledbury Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Highnam with Haw Bridge and the 15th highest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 236.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippetts 3B Hill Ash Meadow Ledbury Road, Dymock, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-25 | £335,947 |
| 3A Hill Ash Meadow Ledbury Road, Dymock, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-01 | £255,781 |
| 1 Hill Ash Meadow Ledbury Road, Dymock, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-09-23 | £249,910 |
| Hill Ash House Ledbury Road, Dymock, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,799,990 | 2019-07-12 | £2,129,627 |
| Hill Ash Lodge Ledbury Road, Dymock, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2015-03-27 | £564,163 |
GL18 2DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL18 2DB 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%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cam Church of England Primary School Bayfield Gardens , GL18 2BH | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School Pool Hill , GL18 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Much Marcle CofE Primary School Much Marcle , HR8 2LY | 4out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Ash House Care Centre | Ledbury Road, Dymock | 34 yd | |
| Dymock Golf Club | Old Grange Golf And Country Club, The Old Grange | 567 yd | |
| Beauchamp Arms | The Village, Dymock | 908 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.