GL16 7BB 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00113021 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, GL16 7BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, GL16 7BB.
295
50
£ 49,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL16 7BB spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7BB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7BB has low crime rates — 24 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 Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Lakers Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167BB · Data under Open Government Licence