Postcode GL18 1EB (Forest of Dean)

Map showing GL18 1EB and nearby postcodes

The postcode GL18 1EB is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL18 1EB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

GL18 1EB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 GL18 1EB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to GL18 1EB is Ford House Road which is centered 391 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Stream Lane School Stop and is 444 m away.

The closest primary school to GL18 1EB (for ages 11 and under) is Picklenash Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 10, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on March 21, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of GL18 1EB is Cobblers and is 1.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bombay Kitchen and is 1.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 13, 2018.

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

Policing for GL18 1EB 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 GL18 1EB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to GL18 1EB, and the approximate distance away.

Ford House Road 391 m
Tewkesbury Road 478 m
Strawberry Hill 572 m
B4215 833 m
M50 6.79 km
A449 20.57 km
A40 20.76 km
A417 26.97 km
A44 35.35 km
A38 39.73 km
M5 52.93 km
A41 67.89 km
A361 70.83 km
A5 82.02 km
A6 150.77 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode GL18 1EB

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 GL18 1EB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Picklenash Junior School Good
(October 10, 2019)
1.54 km
Glebe Infants' School Good
(January 16, 2020)
1.57 km
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(March 21, 2018)
1.99 km
Pauntley Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
2.33 km
Redmarley Church of England Primary School 4.8 km
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years Good
(November 21, 2017)
5.14 km
Ann Cam Church of England Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
5.54 km
Gorsley Goffs Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
6.01 km
Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(February 6, 2015)
6.49 km
Hartpury College Outstanding
(May 4, 2018)
6.85 km
Hartmore School Good
(July 12, 2018)
7.22 km
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School Good
(February 13, 2019)
7.3 km
Hartpury Church of England Primary School 7.36 km
Huntley Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 17, 2011)
7.7 km
Ashleworth Church of England Primary School Good
(October 7, 2021)
8.15 km
Pendock CofE Primary School Good
(November 23, 2018)
8.42 km
Hope Brook CofE Primary School Good
(July 6, 2021)
8.45 km
Churcham Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
8.74 km
Lea CofE Primary School Good
(May 3, 2018)
9.23 km
Highnam CofE Primary Academy 9.52 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL18 1EB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Three Ashes Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 8, 2019
1.09 km
Newberry International Produce Ltd Manufacturers/packers Exempt
January 2, 2020
1.15 km
Smootheelicious Ltd Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
1.15 km
Ross Willis Court Social Fund - Lunch \& Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
1.19 km
Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 20, 2021
1.24 km
Aviator Enterprises Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
1.27 km
Erol's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 11, 2019
1.37 km
The Runcible Spoon Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.37 km
Good News Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 8, 2019
1.38 km
The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 3, 2017
1.38 km
Bombay Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 13, 2018
1.38 km
Cobblers Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 30, 2019
1.38 km
Newent Kabab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
October 12, 2021
1.38 km
Sizzling Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
October 26, 2021
1.38 km
The George Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 8, 2018
1.38 km
Glebe Chapel Newent Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 30, 2020
1.4 km
The Kings Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 30, 2019
1.4 km
Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 18, 2019
1.41 km
Newent Circle Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 23, 2019
1.41 km
Newent News Retailers - other Exempt
1.41 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL18 1EB - Data from Apr 2022

Stream Lane School Stop Bus Stop/Station 444 m
Stream Lane School Stop Bus Stop/Station 456 m
Three Ashes Lane Bus Stop/Station 1.01 km
Three Ashes Lane Bus Stop/Station 1.01 km
Strawberry Hill School Stop Bus Stop/Station 1.07 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 15.89 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL18 1EB - Data from Dec 2021

Newent Lake Inland Water 1.05 km
Carswalls Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Madam's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Heaver Piece Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Collinpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Eden's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.31 km
Grinnell's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Grinnell's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Price Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Warne Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Old Mill Pond Inland Water 2.77 km
Gospel Oak Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Herridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL18 1EB - 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 51.94024600
Longitude -2.39187200
OS Easting 373158
OS Northing 0226932
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17672
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gloucestershire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Forest of Dean
County Electorial Division Newent ED
Electoral Ward Newent & Taynton
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: Rural employment and retirees
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049822
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Forest of Dean 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Forest of Dean 002C
Output Area / Small Area 1C1