Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

ORCHARD WAY, GL16 7AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, GL16 7AQ.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL16 7AQ — age 50, 94% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL16 7AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Way, 0.3km from Lonk, The in Berry Hill. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL16, GL16 7AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00113021 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7AQ. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,666

Detached

£ 237,500

6 sales · Mean £ 269,583

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL16 7AQ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.3 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Berry Hill News0.3 km
  • Bracelands Campsite0.9 km
  • The Dairy0.3 km
  • Esso Lowerlane0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.2 km
  • Dog And Muffler Inn0.8 km
  • Forest Holidays0.7 km
  • Gorilla Gaff Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gamekeepers Inn0.5 km
  • Berry Hill Rugby Club0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.2 km
  • Chepstow19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Globe Inn0.1 km
  • Globe Inn0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Lakers Road0.1 km