GL16 7DS is a safe, established residential area on Perch Close, 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 7DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00113080 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCH CLOSE, GL16 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCH CLOSE, GL16 7DS.
248
45
£ 38,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL16 7DS 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.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, GL16 7DS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7DS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 194,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7DS has low crime rates — 11 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
Berry Hill Primary 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 Garden0.2 km
- Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.4 km
- Salvation Army0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney11.0 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
- Forest Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167DS · Data under Open Government Licence