Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

HOWARD ROAD, GL16 7BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD ROAD, GL16 7BT.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL16 7BT spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £402k 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 7BT is a safe, established residential area on Howard Road, 0.3km 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 7BT offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BT 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 7BT. 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

Detached

£ 309,000

10 sales · Mean £ 328,995

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

GL16 7BT has low crime rates — 13 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils1.0 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.2 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 Ltd1.0 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Eskimarket (Coleford) Limited1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dome Garden0.7 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.4 km
  • Salvation Army0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.6 km
  • Chepstow18.3 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bird-in-hand0.2 km
  • Church Walk0.3 km
  • Bird-in-hand0.3 km
  • Memorial Hall0.3 km
  • The White House0.3 km