GL16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

GL16 is a postcode district in Forest of Dean, South West, covering 480 active and 85 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL16 (13%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (12%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL16 are around £406k, up 42.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL16 at 240 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.