Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

SPEECH HOUSE ROAD, GL16 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEECH HOUSE ROAD, GL16 7BQ.

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

360

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL16 7BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL16 7BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 7BQ is a safe, established residential area on Speech House Road, 0.2km from Broadwell in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Coleford ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL16 7BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00113084 (shared with 14 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 7BQ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 267,750

2 sales · Mean £ 267,750

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

GL16 7BQ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils0.7 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brisland Meats Ltd0.7 km
  • Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Eskimarket (Coleford) Limited0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beechenhurst Cafe1.0 km
  • C U Canteen1.0 km
  • Dome Garden0.9 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.7 km
  • Salvation Army0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crown Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.3 km
  • Chepstow18.2 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial Hall0.1 km
  • Bridge0.1 km
  • The White House0.1 km
  • Church Walk0.1 km
  • Bridge0.1 km