Shaw Common, Gloucestershire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Shaw Common

Shaw Common is located in Gloucestershire, England, within the GL18 postcode area. This area is primarily rural, offering a landscape characterised by fields and woodlands. It provides a peaceful environment for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The common itself is an open space where visitors can appreciate the natural surroundings and observe local wildlife.

Nearby, the village of Longhope offers basic amenities, including a shop and a pub, making it convenient for visitors to find refreshments. The common is easily accessible by road, and there are several paths that lead into the surrounding countryside, allowing for exploration of the area's natural beauty. Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to relax or a place to engage in outdoor pursuits, Shaw Common serves as a suitable destination.

School Ratings in Shaw Common

There are 12 schools in and around Shaw Common. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Shaw Common

The average property price is £337K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £415K.

Deprivation and Employment in Shaw Common

Shaw Common 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 Shaw Common

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Shaw Common, the nearest being The Holts Health Centre (1.9 miles away).

Local Data for Shaw Common

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Property Prices 1,362 sales

Average Price £337K

£4K , £5.87M

Detached £415K 587

Semi £250K 313

Terraced £219K 274

Flat £142K 67

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary

1 Secondary

1 Other

Good 4

Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL18 postcode area.

The Family Tree Children's Centre (Branches) 1.6 miles Picklenash Junior School Primary 1.7 miles Glebe Infants' School Primary Good 1.7 miles Gorsley Goffs Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Secondary Good 1.9 miles Ann Cam Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Pauntley Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Much Marcle CofE Primary School Primary 4.1 miles Redmarley Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles Lea CofE Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School Primary Good 4.7 miles Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years Primary 4.9 miles

Household Income in Shaw Common ONS 2023

The average total household income in Shaw Common is approximately £51,172 a year before tax, 7% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £39,262. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Shaw Common £51,172

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £39,262.

Businesses in Shaw Common ONS 2025

There are approximately 488 active businesses based in Shaw Common, around 59 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 6 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

488 Total businesses

59 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 90%

Small, 10-49 7%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 2%

Deprivation and Employment in Shaw Common IMD 2025

Shaw Common 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

6/10

Income

7/10

Employment

7/10

Education

6/10

Health

8/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

4/10

Children 0-15 17%

Working age 57%

Older 65+ 26%

1,370 Children (0-15) 17%

4,709 Working Age 57%

2,179 Older (65+) 26%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 23.3% of children in income-deprived families

Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.4% 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

Ledbury Train Station 6.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Four Oaks 0.6 miles Hillend Green 0.9 miles Kilcot 1.2 miles Oxenhall 1.4 miles Picklenash 1.4 miles Gorsley 1.4 miles Little Gorsley 1.4 miles Gorsley Common 1.8 miles Castletump 1.8 miles Kempley 1.8 miles Kempley Green 1.8 miles Botloe's Green 2 miles

Local Government

District Forest of Dean

County Gloucestershire

Ward Newent & Taynton

Constituency Forest of Dean

Parish Newent

Region South West

Home Ownership in Shaw Common

Of the 3,638 households in and around Shaw Common, 69% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 69% Social rented 14% Private rented 18%

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw Common

What is the population of Shaw Common?

Shaw Common has a population of approximately 8,259 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Shaw Common?

The average property in and around Shaw Common sold for about £336,539, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 4% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Shaw Common a deprived area?

Shaw Common sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Shaw Common?

Shaw Common is covered by the GL18 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Shaw Common?

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

Where is the nearest train station to Shaw Common?

The nearest railway station to Shaw Common is Ledbury Train Station, about 6.9 miles away.

Streets in GL18 30 shown View all streets

Akermans Orchard 1 Ash Tree Close 1 B4024 2 B4215 9 B4216 6 B4221 3 B4222 1 Bayfield Gardens 1 Birches Lane 1 Blackmans Close 1 Blenheim Drive 1 Blue Lane 1 Botloes Green 1 Boughton Road 2 Boulsden Lane 1 Bradfords Close 1 Bradfords Court 1 Bradfords Lane 1 Bridge Street 1 Briery Hill Lane 1 Broad Street 2 Brookside 1 Brooms Green Road 7 Bullock Way 1 Bury Bar Lane 2 Chapel Pitch 1 Chedworth 1 Cherry Bank 1 Church Street 10 Church Way 2

Postcodes in GL18 50 shown View all postcodes

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