Follet Close Newland, Forest of Dean
58 addresses across 3 postcodes (GL16), about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) long. USRN 14701247.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2006 the median was £540,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 3, F: 5, G: 4).
- 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 E; Band D in Forest of Dean costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 12.1 km (7.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 162 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 58 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dixton Road Surgery, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2006 | GAGE BARN GL16 8NR | Detached | £540,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 147 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (7); 2015 (3); Pre-1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
- 1 Birchamp Coach House, Newland
- 2 Birchamp Coach House, Newland
- 2 Spout Cottage, Newland
- Cherry Orchard Cottage, Newland
- Dower House, Newland
- Forge Cottage, Newland
- Lawnswood, Newland
- Meander, Newland
- Spout Farm, Newland
- The Mill House and Granary, Newland
- The Old Station, Newland
- Tithe Barn, Newland
- Tunnel Cottage, Newland
- Vicarage Coach House, Newland
- Yew Tree Cottage, Newland
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 E (21% of about 1,640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Newland Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 29.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade I
- BELL'S OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL, grade II
- BIRCHAMP HOUSE, grade II
- CROSS TO SOUTH EAST OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS IN CHURCHYARD, grade II
- DOWER COTTAGE, grade II
- DOWER HOUSE, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK, grade II
- LYCHGATE TO CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS AT NORTH EAST CORNER, grade II
- MADLEY MEMORIAL, ABOUT 8 METRES SOUTH OF SOUTH PORCH IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- MORRIS MEMORIAL, ABOUT 9 METRES SOUTH WEST OF SOUTH PORCH IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- NEWMAN MEMORIAL, ABOUT 21 METRES NORTH EAST OF CHANCEL IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- NORROWAY MEMORIAL, ABOUT 19 METRES SOUTH WEST OF LYCHGATE IN CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- OWEN MEMORIAL, ABOUT 9 METRES EAST OF SOUTH PORCH IN THE CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- PHILLIPS MEMORIAL, ABOUT 23 METRES EAST OF SOUTH AISLE IN CHURCHYARRD OF THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- POST OFFICE, grade II
- POWELL MEMORIAL, ABOUT 12 METRES SOUTH WEST OF LYCHGATE IN CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- PRATT MEMORIAL, ABOUT 11 METRES NORTH EAST OF CHANCEL IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- PROCTOR MEMORIAL, ABOUT 22 METRES NORTH EAST OF CHANCEL IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- SPOUT FARM BARN, grade II
- SPOUT FARM COTTAGES, grade II
- STEELE MEMORIAL, ABOUT 29 METRES NORT EAST OF CHANCEL IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- THE COTTAGE, AND STONE GATEWAY TO STREET, grade II
- THE LECTURAGE, grade II
- THE OSTRICH, grade II
- UNIDENTIFIED MEMORIAL, ABOUT 23 METRES EAST OF CHANCEL IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- UNIDENTIFIED MEMORIAL, ABOUT 35 METRES NORTH NORTH EAST OF CHANCEL IN CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
- WATKINS MEMORIAL, ABOUT 14 METRES NORTH EAST OF CHANCEL, grade II
- WILLIAM JONES' ALMSHOUSES, grade II
- WRIGHT MEMORIAL, ABOUT 17 METRES SOUTH WEST OF LYCHGATE IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 November 2026 to 19 November 2026: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 58 addresses are between 105 m and 162 m above sea level (125 m on average); the ground rises about 56 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL16 8NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL16 8NP | 91% | 91% | 91% | 9% |
| GL16 8NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cherry Orchard Farm Newland | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Newland Street Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 45.6 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dixton Road Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Chemists LTD | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rock Castle Dental Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Monmouth General Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Santander | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 310 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | King George's Field 3.0 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) south. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Cross in All Saints' churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Redbrook Incline Overbridge | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Kymin | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Astridge Wood | Wood | 220 m south-east |
| Swan Pool | Lake or reservoir | 380 m north-west |
| Harps Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Swanpool Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Buck Stone | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Ninewells Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 40 | 58 |
18 of the street's 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (gwent).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 29% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 6 to 7 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
- GL16 8NP: 56 addresses of 77 in the postcode
- GL16 8NL: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- GL16 8NR: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
All the streets in GL16 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.