Area guide · Forest of Dean

Living in Newent

A snapshot of life in Newent, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Newent is a village in Forest of Dean, South West with a population of 5,360. The average house price is £335,369 and the overall crime rate is 48.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Newent ranks

Population

5,360

Avg House Price

£335,369

Crime Rate

48.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

321 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,196

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Newent's detached homes (£446,260) command roughly 3.9× the price of a flat (£115,279).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Newent prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£247,334 → £335,369).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£446,260	£442,000	51
Semi-Detached	£277,221	£262,500	34
Terraced	£255,540	£227,000	25
Flat	£115,279	£111,750	12

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Newent is 48.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Newent: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Glebe Infants' School	Primary	Good
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre	Secondary	Good
Picklenash Junior School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Newent averages 321 Mbps — 221% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Newent homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.6
% Rated C or Above	57.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,412

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,360
Median Age	48
Median Household Income	£30,196
Employment Rate	55.5%
Owner Occupied	69.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Newent?

The average house price in Newent is £335,369 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Newent?

The most affordable entry point in Newent is a flat, with an average price of £115,279.

Is Newent a safe place to live?

Newent has a recorded crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Newent?

Newent has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Newent?

Average broadband download speeds in Newent are around 321 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 73.8% of premises.

How big is Newent?

Newent is a settlement in Forest of Dean with a population of approximately 5,360.

Most compared with

How does Newent stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Cleeve

Newent

House price: £443,327 · £335,369
Crime rate: 46.7 · 48.3
Distance: 14.8 mi

Bream

Newent

House price: £318,897 · £335,369
Crime rate: 48.1 · 48.3
Distance: 14.3 mi

Broadwell and Coalway

Newent

House price: £366,745 · £335,369
Crime rate: 47.8 · 48.3
Distance: 12.4 mi

Brockworth

Newent

House price: £292,155 · £335,369
Crime rate: 46.8 · 48.3
Distance: 11.9 mi

Cheltenham

Newent

House price: £443,327 · £335,369
Crime rate: 79.2 · 48.3
Distance: 13.8 mi

Churchdown

Newent

House price: £365,700 · £335,369
Crime rate: 46.7 · 48.3
Distance: 10.6 mi

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