The GL16 8NJ postcode is in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | GL16 |
| Ward | St. Briavels |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Forest of Dean |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Cinderford and Ross-on-Wye |
| Police Force | Gloucestershire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | St. Briavels |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Forest of Dean |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 18596 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural employment and retirees / Prospering countryside life / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Bircham Wood(0.41 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Laundry Lane School Stop(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Lydney(6.72 mi)
The nearest airport is Cardiff International Airport(40.12 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of GL168NJ is 362 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 50 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1005), Between 65 to 74 (800), and Between 45 to 54 (757).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 338 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 152 adults have Level 4, while 45 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (453), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (272).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (170), followed by Christian (156).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71) followed by Small employers and own account workers (67), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (65).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (521), and 397 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1784) and European Union EU-14 (32).