Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Forest of Dean: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 5 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around GL18 1PX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 1 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 3 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Glebe Infants' School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE HOLTS HEALTH CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 10.5 ha total
- largest park 3.9 ha (0.21 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.19 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
3shops & libraries
- 2 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Midcounties Co-operative
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Newent — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near GL18 1PX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in GL18.
Average sold price by property type across the GL18 district, 2021–2026.
About GL18 1PX
GL18 1PX scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and safety — with Co-op Newent 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, GL18 1PX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,505 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 3 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Good. The nearest school is Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE HOLTS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
