Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL16 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL16 7AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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
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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL16 7AR's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £525k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

GL16 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Joyford in Berry Hill. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL16 7AR is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AR 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 7AR. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

GL16 7AR has low crime rates — 9 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.4 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Berry Hill News0.8 km
  • The Dairy0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.8 km
  • Dog And Muffler Inn0.3 km
  • Forest Holidays0.9 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery0.7 km
  • Pitchside Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Berry Hill Rugby Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.4 km
  • Eastville Caravan Park0.5 km