Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL16 7AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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

206

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GL16 7AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

GL16 7AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Nine Wells in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL16, GL16 7AS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00113022 (shared with 14 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 7AS. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 565,000

3 sales · Mean £ 515,000

Semi-Detached

£ 290,435

2 sales · Mean £ 290,435

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

GL16 7AS has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.5 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 News0.9 km
  • The Dairy0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.9 km
  • Dog And Muffler Inn0.0 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery1.0 km
  • Pitchside Cafe0.8 km
  • The New Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Berry Hill Rugby Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.6 km