Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL16 7BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL16 7BD.

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

GL16 7BD has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 7BD is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BD 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 7BD. 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.

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

GL16 7BD has low crime rates — 12 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 offences12
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.7 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Berry Hill News0.7 km
  • Bracelands Campsite0.4 km
  • The Dairy0.2 km
  • Esso Lowerlane0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.3 km
  • Forest Holidays0.3 km
  • Gorilla Gaff Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery0.4 km
  • Pitchside Cafe0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gamekeepers Inn0.9 km
  • Berry Hill Rugby Club0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.5 km
  • Chepstow19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Horsepool0.0 km
  • The Horsepool0.0 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Marians Walk0.2 km