Postcode GL17 0LB (Forest of Dean)

Map showing GL17 0LB and nearby postcodes

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

GL17 0LB 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 0LB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to GL17 0LB is The Wend which is centered 44 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Wend and is 70 m away.

The closest primary school to GL17 0LB (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

The nearest takeaway food is available from Mitcheldean Chippy and is 2.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 30, 2020.

Policing for GL17 0LB 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 0LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

The Wend 44 m
Napping Lane 74 m
The Bramleys 76 m
The Napping 99 m
The Willows 190 m
Station Lane 240 m
Chessgrove Lane 245 m
Church Road 262 m
Nupend Gardens 287 m
Nupend Lane 296 m
Latchen 333 m
Old Monmouth Road 422 m
A4136 8.1 km
A40 14.05 km
A417 27.88 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode GL17 0LB

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 0LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hope Brook CofE Primary School Good
(July 6, 2021)
1.02 km
Dene Magna School Outstanding
(November 23, 2012)
2.28 km
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
2.35 km
Huntley Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 17, 2011)
2.63 km
Lea CofE Primary School Good
(May 3, 2018)
4.16 km
Drybrook Primary School 4.59 km
Steam Mills Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
5.14 km
SGS Forest High School Requires improvement
(July 12, 2018)
5.19 km
Forest View Primary School Good
(February 6, 2019)
5.39 km
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
5.73 km
Littledean Church of England Primary School Good
(March 2, 2017)
5.79 km
Woodside Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
6.59 km
Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
6.81 km
St White's Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
6.85 km
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
6.87 km
Ruardean Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(March 20, 2019)
6.9 km
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(March 21, 2018)
7.14 km
Gorsley Goffs Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
7.17 km
Churcham Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
7.25 km
Walmore Hill Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
7.52 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Forest Bakehouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 16, 2018
0 m
Central Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 9, 2017
240 m
Old Rectory Residential Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
764 m
Forest Of Dean Hampers Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
964 m
Harts Barn Cookery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
964 m
Old Dairy Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2019
964 m
Yew Tree Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
964 m
Caterlink Limited At Hope Brook C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 22, 2019
1.02 km
The Manor House Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
1.02 km
Dick Whittington Farm Park (Hamilton House Restaurants Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
1.57 km
Battlesports Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2017
1.7 km
Parlour Deli Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.7 km
The Farmers Boy Inn (P K Inns Ltd ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 5, 2019
1.97 km
Forest Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 27, 2020
1.99 km
The Basement Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
2.06 km
Wellwisher Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 13, 2019
2.28 km
Caterlink Limited At Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
2.35 km
Sunbeams Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
2.35 km
Mitcheldean Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 30, 2020
2.36 km
The Golden Kitchen/Emperor Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Wend Bus Stop/Station 70 m
The Wend Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Latchen Room Bus Stop/Station 274 m
Latchen Room Bus Stop/Station 277 m
The Temple Bus Stop/Station 430 m
Gloucestershire Airport Air 19.73 km

Nearby Nature

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

Coleman's Wood Woodland Or Forest 706 m
Parish Wood Woodland Or Forest 742 m
Sculchurch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Brimps Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
Churchfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Mountjoy Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Blakemore Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Cot Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Oldmoors Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Hope Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Breakheart Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Land Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Wilk Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Blaisdon Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km

Location

Country England
County Gloucestershire
Latitude 51.86912400
Longitude -2.45550700
OS Easting 368734
OS Northing 0219048
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: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Longhope BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049842
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 6B2