The postcode GL2 8AX is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in May 2004 and is an active postcode. GL2 8AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL2 8AX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 GL2 8AX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to GL2 8AX is A417 which is centered 19.54 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Business Park and is 231 m away.
The closest primary school to GL2 8AX (for ages 11 and under) is Churcham Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 21, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Crypt School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 17, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of GL2 8AX is Taynton And Tibberton Village Hall and is 4.9 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on December 3, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sweet Treats and is 5.62 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 28, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 7.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for GL2 8AX 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 GL2 8AX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL2 8AX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL2 8AX
| Introduction | May 2004 |
| 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 GL2 8AX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churcham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Highnam CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.06 km | |
| Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 4.02 km |
| Hartpury College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (May 4, 2018) | 4.4 km |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 4.52 km |
| Walmore Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 4.66 km |
| Meadowside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 5.16 km |
| Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 5.2 km |
| Severn Vale School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 5.61 km |
| Beech Green Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 5.62 km |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 5.75 km |
| Linden Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 5.89 km |
| The King's School, Gloucester | Independent school | 3-18 | 5.91 km | |
| Field Court Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (September 19, 2014) | 6.01 km |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy | Academy | 5-7 | 6.01 km | |
| Grange Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.06 km | |
| Huntley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 17, 2011) | 6.07 km |
| Hartmore School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 6.21 km |
| The Crypt School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 17, 2012) | 6.22 km |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 10, 2013) | 6.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL2 8AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwood Villa Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2018 | 2.94 km | |
| Kings Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| Sunnyside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 3.69 km | |
| Cater Cater At Tibberton Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 4.02 km | |
| Equine Arena Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection | 4.4 km | |
| Gloucester Rugby Training Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 4.4 km | |
| Graze | Awaiting Inspection | 4.4 km | |
| Red And Black Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 4.4 km | |
| Trioscape Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 4.43 km | |
| Gardner Garages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 4.72 km | |
| The Laurels Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 4.72 km | |
| Highleadon Filling Station | Exempt October 25, 2019 | 4.83 km | |
| Taynton And Tibberton Village Hall | Exempt December 3, 2018 | 4.9 km | |
| Wood's Family Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 4.99 km | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2018 | 5.13 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2018 | 5.16 km | |
| Chaxhill Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 5.37 km | |
| Fernery - Leaf Creative Design | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 5.4 km | |
| Taynton Farm Foods | Exempt September 29, 2020 | 5.49 km | |
| Sweet Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 5.62 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL2 8AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Business Park | 231 m | |
| Business Park | 297 m | |
| Petol Station | 620 m | |
| Petrol Station | 657 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 11.33 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL2 8AX - Data from Dec 2021
| Highnam Woods | 749 m | |
| Corseleas Brake | 968 m | |
| Little Bulley Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Mary Grove | 1.1 km | |
| Dean's Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Bulley Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Pinchfield Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Holder's Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Castle Pool | 1.69 km | |
| Demesne Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Bulley Bench Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Prior's Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Piper's Grove | 1.88 km | |
| Clay Hill | 1.91 km | |
| Clayhill Wood | 1.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL2 8AX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 7.4 Mbps | 7.2 Mbps | 8.69 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 1.17 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 7.3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.86733100 |
| Longitude | -2.33015300 |
| OS Easting | 377364 |
| OS Northing | 0218802 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049818 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Forest of Dean 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Forest of Dean 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |