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GL18

NEWENT

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL18 covers NEWENT in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £343,619
1yr change ▼ 4.3%
Crime 89% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£343,619

▼ 4.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

9.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

254 Mbps

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.

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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

£333K £337K £340K £344K £348K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

40,000

Population

44

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.

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254.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL18 NEWENT

What is the average house price in GL18 NEWENT?
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 NEWENT 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 is the population of GL18 NEWENT?
The population of GL18 (NEWENT) is approximately 40,000 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in GL18 NEWENT?
There are 5 schools in or near GL18. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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