Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

KINGSWAY, GL16 7BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, GL16 7BP.

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 7BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL16 7BP is a safe, established residential area on Kingsway, 0.2km from Broadwell in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL16 7BP represents 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 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. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BP 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 7BP. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

GL16 7BP has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils0.9 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brisland Meats Ltd0.9 km
  • Premier Stores0.7 km
  • Eskimarket (Coleford) Limited0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dome Garden0.8 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.5 km
  • Salvation Army0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.4 km
  • Chepstow18.3 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Walk0.1 km
  • Memorial Hall0.1 km
  • The White House0.2 km
  • The White House0.2 km
  • Bird-in-hand0.2 km