Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

PARK ROAD, GL16 7BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

295

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

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

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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
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 Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Lakers Road0.2 km