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Gloucester (GL15)
The GL15 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 898 individual postcodes.
There are 88 electoral wards in the GL15 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, 22% of people in GL15 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 GL15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The GL15 postcode is located in the Gloucester district in the English county of Gloucestershire. The postcode covers the town of Newent in its entirety, as well as small elements of the nearby villages of Longhope and Oxenhall. The postcode also extends to parts of the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley, making it a great spot for outdoor activity.
Newent itself is a market town which has a market every Thursday. The town is known for its food, with places such as an open-air market, butchers, bakers, greengrocers, and cafes. It is also home to Newent Lake, a beauty spot which is of particular note to bird watchers, as it attracts a wide variety of species.
The village of Longhope is a small village but boasts a strong community feel. It has two pubs, The Crown Inn and The Royal Oak, as well as a selection of local shops and a church. This village has a rural market, taking place the third Saturday of each month, where local traders from across the GL15 postcode region gather to sell their wares.
The small village of Oxenhall is situated in the GL15 postcode near the border between Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. The village is home to a large cricket tea-room, which is also a tearoom and shop selling local produce. The village also has a pub, The Pound Inn. It is known for its pretty open countryside and the local wildlife.
This GL15 postcode is a great place for those interested in the outdoor activity due to its proximity to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, as well as being a great place for food lovers and those looking for a small village atmosphere.
Demographics
Gloucestershire
GL15 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.
| Outward Code | GL15 |
| Postal Town | Gloucester |
| MSOA Name | Forest of Dean 005 |
| LSOA Name | Forest of Dean 005A |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Region | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Forest of Dean |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
GL15 Electoral Wards
The postal region of GL15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.