Postcode GL17 0PQ (Forest of Dean)

Map showing GL17 0PQ and nearby postcodes

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

GL17 0PQ 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 0PQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to GL17 0PQ is Old Hill which is centered 227 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Zion Hill and is 163 m away.

The closest primary school to GL17 0PQ (for ages 11 and under) is Huntley Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 17, 2011. 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

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Old Hill 227 m
Royal Spring 263 m
Velthouse Lane 1.07 km
A4136 8.71 km
A40 14.91 km
A417 26.9 km
A449 29.46 km
A38 30.88 km
A44 41.29 km
M5 43.93 km
A361 63.41 km
A48 65.73 km
A41 76.53 km
A5 90.28 km
A1 217.24 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode GL17 0PQ

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 0PQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Huntley Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 17, 2011)
1.87 km
Hope Brook CofE Primary School Good
(July 6, 2021)
1.87 km
Dene Magna School Outstanding
(November 23, 2012)
2.99 km
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
3.18 km
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
4.96 km
Lea CofE Primary School Good
(May 3, 2018)
5.12 km
Drybrook Primary School 5.33 km
SGS Forest High School Requires improvement
(July 12, 2018)
5.4 km
Forest View Primary School Good
(February 6, 2019)
5.53 km
Steam Mills Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
5.64 km
Littledean Church of England Primary School Good
(March 2, 2017)
5.74 km
Churcham Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
6.33 km
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
6.48 km
Walmore Hill Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
6.54 km
St White's Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
6.97 km
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years Good
(November 21, 2017)
7 km
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(March 21, 2018)
7.19 km
Woodside Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
7.31 km
Ruardean Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(March 20, 2019)
7.71 km
Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
7.78 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dick Whittington Farm Park (Hamilton House Restaurants Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
572 m
Central Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 9, 2017
764 m
The Forest Bakehouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 16, 2018
998 m
Battlesports Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2017
1.39 km
Parlour Deli Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.39 km
Old Rectory Residential Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
1.69 km
Forest Of Dean Hampers Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
1.75 km
Harts Barn Cookery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
1.75 km
Old Dairy Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2019
1.75 km
Yew Tree Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
1.75 km
Caterlink Limited At Huntley C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
1.87 km
Caterlink Limited At Hope Brook C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 22, 2019
1.87 km
The Manor House Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
1.87 km
Blaisdon House B\&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
2 km
The Red Hart Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 22, 2019
2 km
Fernery - Leaf Creative Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
2.46 km
The Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 4, 2018
2.77 km
The Farmers Boy Inn (P K Inns Ltd ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 5, 2019
2.81 km
Wood's Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 8, 2020
2.84 km
The Glasshouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
2.84 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Zion Hill Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Zion Hill Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 464 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 506 m
The Temple Bus Stop/Station 520 m
Gloucestershire Airport Air 18.9 km

Nearby Nature

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

Blakemore Wood Woodland Or Forest 296 m
Coleman's Wood Woodland Or Forest 541 m
Blaisdon Wood Woodland Or Forest 856 m
Cot Wood Woodland Or Forest 870 m
Nottwood Hill Hill Or Mountain 908 m
Huntley Hill Hill Or Mountain 942 m
Sandy Hill Hill Or Mountain 968 m
Huntley Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Parish Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Sculchurch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Broomhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Holywell Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
The Warren Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.62 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL17 0PQ - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Gloucestershire
Latitude 51.86553200
Longitude -2.44222600
OS Easting 369646
OS Northing 0218642
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: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
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 1C2