Is GL16 7DE a safe place to live?

Yes, GL16 7DE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in GL16 7DE?

The average property price in GL16 7DE is currently around £321k.

What is the population of GL16 7DE?

The population for the GL16 7DE area is approximately 354 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

WOOD ROAD, GL16 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD ROAD, GL16 7DE.

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

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Population

354

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Avg Age

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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

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9/10

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3/10

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5/10

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2/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

GL16 7DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £321k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, GL16 7DE is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DE 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 7DE. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 277,500

2 sales · Mean £ 277,500

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

GL16 7DE has low crime rates — 12 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 behaviour5

Burglary4

Other theft2

Public order1

school Local Schools

Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils0.9 km

Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.4 km

Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils1.4 km

Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby

Beechenhurst Cafe0.8 km
C U Canteen0.8 km
Dome Garden0.2 km
Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.2 km
Salvation Army0.3 km
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local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Gamekeepers Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

Wood Road0.0 km
Wood Road0.0 km
Mile End Crossroads0.1 km
Mile End Crossroads0.1 km
Bird-in-hand0.4 km