Living in GL19, Forest of Dean
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GL19 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 GL19
13 recorded home sales on the streets around central GL19, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £65,500 to £3,000,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OLD BAKERY CORSE, GL19 3BY | detached | £365,000 | 2017-08-22 |
| AMBLESIDE GLOUCESTER ROAD, GL19 3BU | detached | £480,000 | 2017-04-28 |
| PER ARDUA GLOUCESTER ROAD, GL19 3BU | detached | £250,000 | 2016-03-31 |
| FOSCOMBE HOUSE FOSCOMBE, GL19 4JN | detached | £3,000,000 | 2011-03-31 |
| FOSCOMBE HILL LODGE FOSCOMBE, GL19 4JN | detached | £680,000 | 2010-08-02 |
| MAY COTTAGE FOSCOMBE LANE, GL19 4JN | detached | £500,000 | 2009-07-14 |
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
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartpury Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Ashleworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Hartmore School | Not rated | 2.3 mi |
3 state primary and 0 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 | 17.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.7% |
| Skilled trades | 14.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
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 GL19
What is the average house price in GL19?
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 GL19?
Prices in Forest of Dean are up 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GL19?
The median of 13 recorded sales around central GL19 is £325,000, ranging from £65,500 to £3,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GL19?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central GL19, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is GL19 at risk of flooding?
Central GL19 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 GL19 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 £325,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GL19 safe?
The local force has not published street-level crime data for this area recently, so we show no figure rather than a zero that would wrongly suggest no crime.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GL19 or GL18, GL19 or GL1, GL19 or GL2.
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