Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

PARK ROAD, GL16 7BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, GL16 7BA.

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Population

147

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in GL16 7BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

GL16 7BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Road, 0.2km from Berry Hill in Berry Hill. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL16 7BA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00112992 (shared with 6 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 7BA. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

GL16 7BA has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft4
Burglary3

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 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Berry Hill News0.3 km
  • Bracelands Campsite0.8 km
  • The Dairy0.2 km
  • Esso Lowerlane0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.1 km
  • Dog And Muffler Inn0.8 km
  • Forest Holidays0.6 km
  • Gorilla Gaff Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gamekeepers Inn0.6 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 Inn0.0 km
  • Globe Inn0.0 km
  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Lakers Road0.2 km