Postcode GL17 0AB (Forest of Dean)

Map showing GL17 0AB and nearby postcodes

The postcode GL17 0AB is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL17 0AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

GL17 0AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GL17 0AB as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to GL17 0AB is Mill Lane which is centered 246 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Memorial and is 449 m away.

The closest primary school to GL17 0AB (for ages 11 and under) is Hope Brook CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 6, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dene Magna School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 23, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding

50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for GL17 0AB is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to GL17 0AB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to GL17 0AB, and the approximate distance away.

Mill Lane 246 m
Old Hill 452 m
Velthouse Lane 610 m
A4136 8.09 km
A40 14.39 km
A417 27.28 km
A449 30 km
A38 30.38 km
A44 41.51 km
M5 43.35 km
A361 63.12 km
A48 65.09 km
A41 77.16 km
A5 90.7 km
A1 217.81 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode GL17 0AB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL17 0AB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hope Brook CofE Primary School Good
(July 6, 2021)
1.94 km
Dene Magna School Outstanding
(November 23, 2012)
2.43 km
Huntley Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 17, 2011)
2.5 km
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
2.68 km
SGS Forest High School Requires improvement
(July 12, 2018)
4.76 km
Drybrook Primary School 4.76 km
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
4.81 km
Forest View Primary School Good
(February 6, 2019)
4.9 km
Steam Mills Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
5 km
Lea CofE Primary School Good
(May 3, 2018)
5.02 km
Littledean Church of England Primary School Good
(March 2, 2017)
5.15 km
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
6.04 km
St White's Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
6.35 km
Woodside Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
6.72 km
Walmore Hill Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
6.72 km
Churcham Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
6.83 km
Ruardean Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(March 20, 2019)
7.17 km
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years Good
(November 21, 2017)
7.64 km
Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
7.65 km
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(March 21, 2018)
7.74 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL17 0AB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Central Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 9, 2017
723 m
The Forest Bakehouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 16, 2018
924 m
Dick Whittington Farm Park (Hamilton House Restaurants Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
992 m
Forest Of Dean Hampers Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
1.3 km
Harts Barn Cookery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
1.3 km
Old Dairy Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2019
1.3 km
Yew Tree Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
1.3 km
Old Rectory Residential Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
1.69 km
Blaisdon House B\&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
1.85 km
The Red Hart Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 22, 2019
1.85 km
Caterlink Limited At Hope Brook C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 22, 2019
1.94 km
The Manor House Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
1.94 km
Battlesports Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2017
1.99 km
Parlour Deli Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.99 km
Dene Magna Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
2.35 km
Caterlink Limited At Huntley C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
2.5 km
The Basement Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
2.57 km
Old Smithy Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 13, 2021
2.66 km
The Lamb Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 18, 2022
2.66 km
Caterlink Limited At Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
2.68 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL17 0AB - Data from Apr 2022

Memorial Bus Stop/Station 449 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 455 m
The Temple Bus Stop/Station 479 m
Zion Hill Bus Stop/Station 539 m
The Temple Bus Stop/Station 552 m
Gloucestershire Airport Air 19.46 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL17 0AB - Data from Dec 2021

Blakemore Wood Woodland Or Forest 901 m
Blaisdon Wood Woodland Or Forest 903 m
Coleman's Wood Woodland Or Forest 957 m
Hope Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Nottwood Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.18 km
Brimps Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Holywell Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Sandy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
Parish Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Cot Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Pick's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Huntley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Abenhall Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Pool Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL17 0AB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 50%
300+ Mbps 50%

Location

Country England
County Gloucestershire
Latitude 51.86175600
Longitude -2.44933400
OS Easting 369154
OS Northing 0218225
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21053
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gloucestershire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Forest of Dean
County Electorial Division Mitcheldean ED
Electoral Ward Longhope & Huntley
Local Authority District Forest of Dean
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Gloucestershire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Gloucestershire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000080
Travel To Work Area Gloucester

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Gloucestershire
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Gloucestershire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Gloucestershire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Longhope BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049840
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Forest of Dean 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Forest of Dean 005B
Output Area / Small Area 6A4