The postcode GL18 1LQ is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL18 1LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL18 1LQ 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 1LQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to GL18 1LQ is Ford House Road which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Stream Lane School Stop and is 573 m away.
The closest primary school to GL18 1LQ (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 1LQ is Cobblers and is 1.81 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 1.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 13, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 152.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 146.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for GL18 1LQ is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GL18 1LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL18 1LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL18 1LQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL18 1LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picklenash Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Glebe Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 1.91 km |
| Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 2.39 km |
| Redmarley Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.35 km | |
| Ann Cam Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 5.27 km |
| Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 5.49 km |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 28, 2017) | 6.19 km |
| Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2015) | 6.25 km |
| Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 6.85 km |
| Hartpury College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (May 4, 2018) | 7.04 km |
| Hartmore School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 7.29 km |
| Hartpury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.41 km | |
| Pendock CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2018) | 8.03 km |
| Ashleworth Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 8.14 km |
| Huntley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 17, 2011) | 8.16 km |
| Hope Brook CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 6, 2021) | 8.87 km |
| Churcham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 9.13 km |
| Much Marcle CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2014) | 9.36 km |
| Lea CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 9.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL18 1LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Ashes Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 1.26 km | |
| Newberry International Produce Ltd | Exempt January 2, 2020 | 1.61 km | |
| Smootheelicious Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 1.61 km | |
| Ross Willis Court Social Fund - Lunch \& Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 1.69 km | |
| Aviator Enterprises Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2021 | 1.7 km | |
| Glebe Chapel Newent Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 1.74 km | |
| The Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2019 | 1.74 km | |
| The Gallery Carvery & Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 1.76 km | |
| Good News Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 1.78 km | |
| The Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2017 | 1.78 km | |
| Erol's Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2019 | 1.79 km | |
| The Runcible Spoon | Awaiting Inspection | 1.79 km | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2018 | 1.81 km | |
| Cobblers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 1.81 km | |
| Newent Kabab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 1.81 km | |
| Sizzling Wok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 1.81 km | |
| The George Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 1.81 km | |
| Whippersnappers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2021 | 1.82 km | |
| Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 1.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL18 1LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Stream Lane School Stop | 573 m | |
| Stream Lane School Stop | 587 m | |
| Strawberry Hill School Stop | 856 m | |
| Strawberry Hill School Stop | 858 m | |
| Three Ashes Lane | 908 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 15.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL18 1LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Carswalls Wood | 1.2 km | |
| Newent Lake | 1.47 km | |
| Madam's Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Collinpark Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Hill Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Heaver Piece Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Warne Coppice | 2.15 km | |
| Eden's Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Little Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Old Mill Pond | 2.39 km | |
| Herridge Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Grinnell's Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Grinnell's Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Gospel Oak | 2.6 km | |
| Darkham Wood | 2.63 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL18 1LQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 12.2 Mbps | 152.2 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 146.7 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11.6 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 150 | 150 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 533.3 | 533.3 |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.94424300 |
| Longitude | -2.39042300 |
| OS Easting | 373260 |
| OS Northing | 0227377 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Gloucestershire |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000080 |
| Travel To Work Area | Gloucester |
| 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 |
| 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 | Botloe's Green BUA |
| 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 |