Oldcroft, Gloucestershire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Oldcroft

Oldcroft is a small village located in Gloucestershire, England, within the postcode area GL15. The village is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean, offering a variety of outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Oldcroft is primarily residential, with a close-knit community that values its rural lifestyle.

The village features a few local amenities, including a small shop and a pub, which serve the daily needs of residents and visitors alike. The surrounding area is characterised by scenic landscapes, with opportunities to explore nearby woodlands and rivers. Oldcroft provides a peaceful retreat for those looking to enjoy the countryside while remaining connected to larger towns in the vicinity.

School Ratings in Oldcroft

There are 29 schools in and around Oldcroft. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Oldcroft

The average property price is £299K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £361K.

Deprivation and Employment in Oldcroft

Oldcroft sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Oldcroft

There are 4 GP surgeries within three miles of Oldcroft, the nearest being Yorkley Health Centre(wg) (0.5 miles away).

Local Data for Oldcroft

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Property Prices 3,464 sales

Average Price £299K

£500 , £16.25M

Detached £361K 1,449

Semi £227K 1,004

Terraced £197K 623

Flat £116K 135

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

21 Primary

2 Secondary

6 Other

Good 7

Requires improvement 2

Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL15 postcode area.

Yorkley Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Pillowell Community Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy Primary 1.4 miles Blakeney Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.6 miles Parkend Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles River Children's Centre 2 miles Severnbanks Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Lydney Church of England Community School Primary 2.1 miles Bream Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles The Dean Academy Secondary Good 2.5 miles Soudley School Primary Requires Improvement 2.7 miles Aylburton Church of England Primary School Primary 3.3 miles

Household Income in Oldcroft ONS 2023

The average total household income in Oldcroft is approximately £50,255 a year before tax, 9% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £37,475. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Oldcroft £50,255

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £37,475.

Businesses in Oldcroft ONS 2025

There are approximately 878 active businesses based in Oldcroft, around 38 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

878 Total businesses

38 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 90%

Small, 10-49 9%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Oldcroft IMD 2025

Oldcroft sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

5/10

Income

6/10

Employment

6/10

Education

5/10

Health

7/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

4/10

Children 0-15 16%

Working age 59%

Older 65+ 25%

3,741 Children (0-15) 16%

13,692 Working Age 59%

5,938 Older (65+) 25%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 28.2% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 1 stations

Cam And Dursley Train Station 7.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Viney Hill 0.6 miles Yorkley 0.6 miles Yorkley Slade 0.6 miles Pillowell 1.2 miles Nibley 1.2 miles Blakeney 1.2 miles New Mills 1.4 miles Allaston 1.4 miles Two Bridges 1.8 miles Brain's Green 1.8 miles The Eaves 1.9 miles Whitecroft 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Forest of Dean

County Gloucestershire

Ward Newnham

Constituency Forest of Dean

Parish Awre

Region South West

Home Ownership in Oldcroft

Of the 10,192 households in and around Oldcroft, 74% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 12% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 74% Social rented 13% Private rented 12%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Oldcroft.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oldcroft

What is the population of Oldcroft?

Oldcroft has a population of approximately 23,360 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Oldcroft?

The average property in and around Oldcroft sold for about £298,991, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 14% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Oldcroft a deprived area?

Oldcroft sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Oldcroft?

Oldcroft is covered by the GL15 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Oldcroft?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Oldcroft, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Oldcroft?

The nearest railway station to Oldcroft is Cam And Dursley Train Station, about 7.2 miles away.

Streets in GL15 30 shown View all streets

A466 4 A48 21 Abbots Gate 1 Acacia Close 1 Acorn Drive 3 Admirals Close 1 Albert Street 4 Alderdale 1 All Saints Road 3 Allaston Road 3 Allen's Grove 3 Almond Walk 1 Apple Blossom Close 1 Archers Hall Place 1 Ash Close 1 Ash Grove Place 1 Ashway 1 Augustus Way 1 Awre Road 1 B4228 7 Badgers Way 1 Bailey Hill 2 Bailey Lane 1 Bakery Mews 2 Barnage Lane 3 Barrowell Lane 1 Bath Crescent 1 Bath Place 2 Bathurst Park Road 1 Beauchamp Meadow 1

Postcodes in GL15 50 shown View all postcodes

GL15 4AA GL15 4AB GL15 4AD GL15 4AE GL15 4AF GL15 4AG GL15 4AH GL15 4AJ GL15 4AL GL15 4AN GL15 4AP GL15 4AQ GL15 4AR GL15 4AS GL15 4AT GL15 4AU GL15 4AW GL15 4AX GL15 4AY GL15 4AZ GL15 4BA GL15 4BE GL15 4BG GL15 4BH GL15 4BJ GL15 4BL GL15 4BN GL15 4BQ GL15 4BS GL15 4BT GL15 4BU GL15 4BW GL15 4BX GL15 4BY GL15 4BZ GL15 4DA GL15 4DB GL15 4DD GL15 4DE GL15 4DF GL15 4DG GL15 4DH GL15 4DJ GL15 4DL GL15 4DP GL15 4DQ GL15 4DR GL15 4DS GL15 4DT GL15 4DU

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