GL16 7DH is a safe, established residential area on Baynhams Walk, 0.4km from Mile End in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL16 7DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00113081 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAYNHAMS WALK, GL16 7DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAYNHAMS WALK, GL16 7DH.
318
44
£ 38,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL16 7DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL16 7DH has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7DH. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7DH 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.
school Local Schools
Five Acres High School
Coalway Junior School
Coalway Community Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beechenhurst Cafe0.7 km
- C U Canteen0.7 km
- Dome Garden0.4 km
- Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.3 km
- Salvation Army0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney10.7 km
- Cam & Dursley18.5 km
- Chepstow18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bird-in-hand0.2 km
- Wood Road0.2 km
- Bird-in-hand0.3 km
- Wood Road0.3 km
- Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167DH · Data under Open Government Licence