GL16 7BW is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.2km from Broadwell in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL16 7BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00113073 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, GL16 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, GL16 7BW.
317
42
£ 38,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL16 7BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in GL16 7BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7BW. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 202,500
3 sales · Mean £ 214,166
Detached
£ 187,500
2 sales · Mean £ 187,500
Terraced
£ 145,750
2 sales · Mean £ 145,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7BW has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Coalway Junior School
Coalway Community Infant School
Five Acres High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Brisland Meats Ltd0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Eskimarket (Coleford) Limited0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beechenhurst Cafe1.0 km
- C U Canteen1.0 km
- Dome Garden0.8 km
- Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.5 km
- Salvation Army0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney10.4 km
- Chepstow18.3 km
- Cam & Dursley18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church Walk0.1 km
- Memorial Hall0.1 km
- Bird-in-hand0.2 km
- The White House0.2 km
- The White House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167BW · Data under Open Government Licence