Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL16 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL16 7DB.

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

206

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL16 7DB — age 51, 83% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 7DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Mile End in Forest of Dean. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL16 7DB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00113022 (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 7DB. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

GL16 7DB has low crime rates — 14 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils0.9 km
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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beechenhurst Cafe0.9 km
  • C U Canteen0.9 km
  • Dome Garden0.0 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.3 km
  • Salvation Army0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gamekeepers Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney11.1 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.8 km
  • Chepstow19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
  • Forest Road0.3 km