7,746TOTAL POPULATION
3,306HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GL18 POSTCODE REGION

Gloucester (GL18)

The GL18 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 351 individual postcodes.

There are 67 electoral wards in the GL18 postcode area, including Badminton, Berkeley, Blakeney, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Cirencester, Coleford, Drybrook, Dursley, Dymock, Fairford, Gloucester, Lechlade, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Moreton-In-Marsh, Newent, Newnham, Ruardean, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Westbury-On-Severn, Wotton-Under-Edge which come under the local authority of the Forest of Dean Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in GL18 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GL18 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The GL18 postcode is located in the Gloucester district of England. It covers a principal area of Ledbury, a small market town at the west of Herefordshire. Ledbury is surrounded by the rolling hills and valleys of the Cotswold and Malvern Hills AONB, making it an ideal area for outdoor activities.

The GL18 postcode has two main settlements, Ledbury and Eastnor. Ledbury is known for its Georgian architecture, traditional markets, festivals and diverse independent shops. It has a wide range of educational opportunities from nursery to secondary level. Popular rural attractions include Eastnor Castle, a grand 19th century castle set in parkland. Eastnor Deer Park, on the edge of the Malvern Hills, offers a mix of outdoor activities and year round events.

The area is served by the A417 and A438, and is only 18 miles from the M50 motorway. Ledbury has excellent rail and bus links, including direct access to Birmingham and Hereford. Fuel stations and major supermarkets are widely available.

GL18 has good health services, including a hospital, GP surgeries, dentists and veterinary clinics. There are a variety of leisure opportunities, including golf courses, cricket pitches and a leisure centre. A diverse range of pubs and restaurants are also within easy reach, along with several popular festivals and shows.

The area has many rural retreats and holiday homes, making it a popular vacation destination. There are a range of campsites, holiday parks and bed and breakfasts in the area. Ledbury also provides a range of modern business amenities.

TheGL18 postcode is an attractive rural district surrounded by stunning countryside and packed with amenities, attractions and activities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in GL18 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GL18Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire

The county of Gloucestershire

GL18 is located in the county of Gloucestershire, in England.

Gloucestershire has a total population of 900,800, making it the 23rd largest county in the UK.

Gloucestershire has a total area of 1216 square miles, and a population density of 285 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Gloucestershire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGL18
Postal TownGloucester
MSOA NameForest of Dean 002
LSOA NameForest of Dean 002B
CountyGloucestershire
RegionGloucestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityForest of Dean
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

GL18 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GL18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Anthony's Cross
Aston Crews
Aston Ingham
Beavan's Hill
Botloe's Green
Boulsdon
Brand Green
Bromsberrow
Bromsberrow Heath
Broom's Green
Brown's End
Camer's Green
Castletump
Chase End Street
Clencher's Mill
Clifford's Mesne
Cobb's Cross
Compton Green
Donnington
Dymock
Ell Brook
Fairfields
Fishpool
Four Oaks
Gorsley
Gorsley Common
Greenway
Hallwood Green
Hawcross
Hethelpit Cross
Highleadon
Hillend Green
Kempley
Kempley Green
Kent's Green
Ketford
Kilcot
King's Green
Leddington
Linton
Linton Hill
Lintridge
Little Gorsley
Lowbands
Ludstock
Malswick
Murrell's End
Newent
Okle Green
Oxenhall
Parkway
Picklenash
Playley Green
Poolhill
Portway
Preston
Redmarley D'Abitot
Ryton
Ryton
Shakesfield
Shaw Common
Sladbrook
The Pound
The Scarr
Tillers' Green
Upleadon
Upleadon Court
Whiteleaved Oak
Browse Postcodes in GL18

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofGL18

BD, gloucester

Monday, December 31, 2018

Area is OK in the day but changes at night lots of youngster hanging round the parks etc.


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