GL16 7AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Christ Church in Berry Hill. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00113023 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL16 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL16 7AP.
323
52
£ 49,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL16 7AP — age 52, 88% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7AP. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7AP has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Berry Hill Primary School
Five Acres High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gamekeepers Inn1.0 km
- Berry Hill Rugby Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Berry Hill News0.7 km
- Bracelands Campsite0.6 km
- The Dairy0.3 km
- Esso Lowerlane1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Baguette Stop0.5 km
- Dog And Muffler Inn0.7 km
- Forest Holidays0.4 km
- Gorilla Gaff Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Hot Pot Pottery0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Huang's Takeaway0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney12.6 km
- Chepstow19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Eastville Caravan Park0.0 km
- Crossroads0.3 km
- Crossroads0.3 km
- The Horsepool0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167AP · Data under Open Government Licence