Bath Crescent Whitecroft, Forest of Dean
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL15), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14701316.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £255,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Forest of Dean costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whitemead Forest Park, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Yorkley Health Centre(Wg), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | £255,000 | £225,000 | £275,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £222,500 | £210,000 | £235,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £237,250 | £232,000 | £242,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £190,000 | £172,000 | £208,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £222,500 | £210,000 | £235,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £75,500 | £75,500 | £75,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2020 | 8 GL15 4RN | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2020 | 9 GL15 4RN | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 29 May 2020 | 14 GL15 4RN | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2018 | 10 GL15 4RN | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2017 | 11 GL15 4RN | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 19 May 2017 | 7 GL15 4RN | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 15 GL15 4RN | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2011 | 17 GL15 4RN | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 8 GL15 4RN | Detached | £232,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2009 | 17 GL15 4RN | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 May 2004 | 5 GL15 4RN | Detached | £208,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2004 | 11 GL15 4RN | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2003 | 3 GL15 4RN | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 7 GL15 4RN | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1998 | 6 GL15 4RN | Detached | £75,500 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 5 GL15 4RN | Detached | £64,000 | |
| 14 Aug 1995 | 13 GL15 4RN | Detached | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (9). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Forest of Dean in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,629 | £1,900 | £2,172 | £2,443 | £2,986 | £3,529 | £4,072 | £4,887 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (28% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Lydney Rd Whitecroft: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Lydney Rd Whitecroft: up to 35 homes, pending decision (350 m)
- Corner Rd Pillowell: up to 5 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 47 m and 55 m above sea level (52 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL15 4QW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GL15 4RN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grove Road Whitecroft | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lydney | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Sharpness Old Docks | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 43.1 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Yorkley Health Centre(Wg) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Hylton Court (Dental Surgery) | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Lydney Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Whitemead Forest Park 8.0 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitecroft Allotments 6,240 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newnham Bottom | Valley | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Oakenhill Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Rudge Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Leech Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Wellhouse Bay | Tidal water | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Forest of Dean: see them on the Forest of Dean page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillowell Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yorkley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Only Food And Sauces GL15 4PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Miners Arms GL15 4PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Progressive Sports @ Pillowell GL15 4QT | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School GL15 4QT | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Morcroft Place (3); On or near Pillowell Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
High Delf Way · Pillowell Road · Morcroft Place · High Delf Way · Grove Road · Wesley Road · Grove Park · Oaklands Park · Kidnalls Drive · Main Road · Charleswood Road · Norchard Gardens
All the streets in GL15 and across Forest of Dean.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.