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.
PARK ROAD, GL16 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, GL16 7BA.
147
53
£ 38,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Berry Hill Primary School
Five Acres High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Berry Hill News0.3 km
- Bracelands Campsite0.8 km
- The Dairy0.2 km
- Esso Lowerlane0.6 km
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
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Huang's Takeaway0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gamekeepers Inn0.6 km
- Berry Hill Rugby Club0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: GL167BA · Data under Open Government Licence