Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

POOLWAY ROAD, GL16 7BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POOLWAY ROAD, GL16 7BE.

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

304

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

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.

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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GL16 7BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GL16 7BE is a safe, established residential area on Poolway Road, 0.1km from Broadwell in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL16, GL16 7BE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00113083 (shared with 7 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 7BE. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 296,000

7 sales · Mean £ 329,928

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

GL16 7BE 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils0.6 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.5 km
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St John's C of E Academy

Good168 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brisland Meats Ltd0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Eskimarket (Coleford) Limited0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Dome Garden1.0 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.7 km
  • Salvation Army0.5 km
  • Amici Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bells Hotel \& Forest Of Dean Golf Club0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.3 km
  • Chepstow18.1 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The White House0.1 km
  • The White House0.1 km
  • Bridge0.1 km
  • Bridge0.1 km
  • Memorial Hall0.2 km