Newent, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Newent is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,322. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Newent
Newent is a market town and civil parish in the municipal district of Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England, though not in the "Royal Forest of Dean". The town is 11 miles (18Â km) north-west of Gloucester. Its population was 5,073 at the 2001 census, rising to 5,207 in 2011, The population was 6,777 at the 2021 Census. Once a medieval market and fair town, its site had been settled at least since Roman times. The first written record of it appears in the 1086 Domesday Book.
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| Population | 4,322 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9337°, -2.4082° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.2 inches (1,047 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,754 |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
About Newent
Newent is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,322. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Newent vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Newent vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,754 |
| 28% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,754 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 393 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $371,606 |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,344 |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,729 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 346.6 sq mi (897.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9337°N, 2.4082°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Newent has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 346.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
Schools in Newent
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picklenash Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Glebe Infants' School | - | - | - | - |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Newent
48 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Vibe Central Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LASER558 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM | classical baroque, classical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Groovy | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Newent
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Archive | ||||
| British National Fencing Museum | ||||
| Burgage Hall | ||||
| Butcher Row House Museum | ||||
| Clearwell Caves | ||||
| Coleford Great Western Railway Museum | ||||
| Coleford Great Western Railway Museum | ||||
| Dean Forest Railway Museum | ||||
| Dean Heritage Museum | ||||
| Discovery Centre, Museum of Gloucester | ||||
| Dunkirk Mill Museum | ||||
| Edward Jenner Museum | ||||
| Gloucester Waterways Museum | ||||
| Jet Age Museum | ||||
| John Moore Countryside Museum | ||||
| Ledbury Heritage Centre | ||||
| Littledean Jail | ||||
| Malvern Museum | ||||
| Museum of Gloucester | ||||
| RAF Defford Museum | ||||
| RMC: The Cave | ||||
| Scott House Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Gloucestershire | ||||
| The Folk of Gloucester | ||||
| The Museum in the Park | ||||
| The Tudor House Museum | ||||
| Upton Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Newent
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Books | 0.0 | |||||
| Bream Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchdown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cinderford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coleford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gloucester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gloucester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hucclecote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longlevens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malvern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minchinhampton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newnham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Painswick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Quedgeley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stroud Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuffley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Newent
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhill (Farmer's Market) | |||||
| Eastgate Market Hall | |||||
| Hempstead Meadows | |||||
| Ledbury Car boot sale area | |||||
| Tewkesbury Farmers' & Craft Market |
Restaurants in Newent
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Newent
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Newent
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Newent
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Newent
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Newent
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House | ||||
| Clays Press Cider | ||||
| Gloucester Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Ledbury Real Ales | ||||
| Ross On Wye Cider & Perry Co | ||||
| Stroud Brewery | ||||
| The Fresh Standard | ||||
| The Hop Shed | ||||
| Woofy's Brewery | ||||
| Wye Valley Brewery | ||||
| Wye Valley Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Newent
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Newent
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Newent
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fisherwick Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Newent
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Newent Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Newent
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | |
| Saint Anne | |
| Saint John the Evangelist | |
| Saint Peter | |
| St Marys Church |
Quick Facts
🇬🇧 About United Kingdom
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Newent
What is the population of Newent?
Newent has a population of 4,322 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 346.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Newent expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,754, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $371,606 (32% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Newent?
Newent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Newent?
Newent has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,034. There are 393 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Newent?
The median home value in Newent is $371,606. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,344. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.
How are the schools in Newent?
28.8% of adults in Newent hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Newent?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Newent is 2.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.5% of residents have a disability.
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