Living in GL18, Forest of Dean
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GL18 in Forest of Dean. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Forest of Dean: £288,524, up 1.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around GL18
22 recorded home sales on the streets around central GL18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £380,000 and a range from £185,000 to £930,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 MANTLEY GROVE, GL18 1RU | detached | £580,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 10 VALEGRO AVENUE, GL18 1RT | terraced | £228,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 1 FRIARS WALK, GL18 1TG | detached | £310,000 | 2026-04-21 |
| SOLOMONS GLEBE ROAD, GL18 1BS | detached | £380,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 10 VALEGRO AVENUE, GL18 1RT | terraced | £233,500 | 2025-12-19 |
| THE HIDE AWAY HOLTS ROAD, GL18 1BT | detached | £387,500 | 2025-12-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Infants' School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Ann Cam Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Picklenash Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.3% |
| Skilled trades | 17.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central GL18 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Forest of Dean's figures.
Common questions about GL18
What is the average house price in GL18?
The average sold price in Forest of Dean is £288,524 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GL18?
Prices in Forest of Dean are up 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GL18?
The median of 22 recorded sales around central GL18 in the last 2 years is £380,000, ranging from £185,000 to £930,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GL18?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central GL18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GL18?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL18 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GL18 at risk of flooding?
Central GL18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GL18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £380,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GL18 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL18 in 2026-03, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GL18 or GL19, GL18 or GL17, GL18 or HR8.
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