Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

MAZE WALK, GL16 7AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAZE WALK, GL16 7AW.

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

323

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GL16 7AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

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

GL16 7AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Maze Walk, 0.2km from Christ Church 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 7AW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, down 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00113023 (shared with 19 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 7AW. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 480,000

3 sales · Mean £ 473,333

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

GL16 7AW has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Berry Hill News0.6 km
  • Bracelands Campsite0.6 km
  • The Dairy0.1 km
  • Esso Lowerlane0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.4 km
  • Dog And Muffler Inn0.8 km
  • Forest Holidays0.4 km
  • Gorilla Gaff Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gamekeepers Inn0.9 km
  • Berry Hill Rugby Club0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.5 km
  • Chepstow19.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastville Caravan Park0.1 km
  • The Horsepool0.2 km
  • The Horsepool0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.3 km
  • Crossroads0.3 km