Newent & Taynton

Newent & Taynton is one of 21 wards in Forest of Dean, home to 6,707 people in 2,993 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £260,000 over the past two years, 5% below the Forest of Dean median. On average 11% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 59% below the Forest of Dean average.

Ward E05012169 · 222 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

6,707residentsCensus 2021

£260kmedian sale price185 sales, 24 months

11%green within 500 mpostcode average

82%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Newent & Taynton in Forest of DeanPostcodes in Newent & Taynton highlighted; the rest of Forest of Dean in grey

Map of Forest of Dean with Newent & Taynton highlighted

People and homes.

6,707 residents in 2,993 households, next to the Forest of Dean average.

14%

aged 15–29

26%

aged 65 and over

65%

owner-occupied homes

19%

privately rented

15%

socially rented

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Newent & Taynton and Forest of Dean.

Newent & TayntonForest of Dean

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Newent & Taynton with a published hygiene rating.

45rated food businessesin total

100%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Forest of Dean: 98%

0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)