Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

MAIN ROAD, GL16 7BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, GL16 7BY.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

46

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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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL16 7BY — age 46, 87% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 100.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, GL16 7BY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 100.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00113082 (shared with 13 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 7BY. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 225,000

2 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Semi-Detached

£ 168,000

1 sales · Mean £ 168,000

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

GL16 7BY has low crime rates — 18 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.0 km
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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils1.4 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils1.4 km
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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beechenhurst Cafe0.9 km
  • C U Canteen0.9 km
  • Dome Garden0.2 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.1 km
  • Salvation Army0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gamekeepers Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.9 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.7 km
  • Chepstow18.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Road0.0 km
  • Wood Road0.1 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.1 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.1 km
  • Bird-in-hand0.3 km