GL18 — NEWENT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL18 is £343,619, which is 22% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL18 cost 19.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL18 have fallen 4.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£435,467	204
Semi-detached	£266,389	110
Terraced	£236,295	89
Flat	£144,493	28
All types	£343,619	460

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 9.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL18 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL18 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Pauntley Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Picklenash Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Glebe Infants' School	Primary	Good	mi
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Ann Cam Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

40,000

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL18 are 254.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

254.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL18 is collected by Gloucester Council. The Band D rate is £2,219/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL18 — NEWENT

Area Summary

GL18 (NEWENT) offers property prices near the national average (£343,619), low crime (89% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (254 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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GL17

MITCHELDEAN

£364K

▲ 16.3% YoY

GL19

GLOUCESTER

£534K

▲ 11.0% YoY

GL20

TEWKESBURY

£398K

▼ 23.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL18?

The average house price in GL18 (NEWENT) is £343,619, based on 460 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.3% over the past year.

Is GL18 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL18 is significantly below the national average (9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL18?

There are 5 schools in or near GL18. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL18?

Council tax in GL18 is collected by Gloucester Council. The Band D rate is £2,219 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL18?

The average broadband download speed in GL18 is 254 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 74% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in GL18 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 40,000.