Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

GL16 7DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

248

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL16 7DP 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, GL16 7DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

GL16 7DP is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km 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 7DP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DP are sourced from Output Area E00113080 (shared with 6 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 7DP. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

GL16 7DP 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

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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.0 km
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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils1.5 km
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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils1.6 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beechenhurst Cafe0.7 km
  • C U Canteen0.7 km
  • Dome Garden0.2 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.4 km
  • Salvation Army0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.9 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.6 km
  • Chepstow19.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
  • Bird-in-hand0.5 km