Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

KELLS ROAD, GL16 7AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KELLS ROAD, GL16 7AB.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

50

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL16 7AB spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £351k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.

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

GL16 7AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kells Road, 0.2km from Berry Hill in Berry Hill. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL16 7AB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00112995 (shared with 7 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 7AB. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

9 sales · Mean £ 362,611

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

GL16 7AB has low crime rates — 14 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.7 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Berry Hill News0.6 km
  • Bracelands Campsite0.5 km
  • The Dairy0.2 km
  • Esso Lowerlane0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.3 km
  • Forest Holidays0.4 km
  • Gorilla Gaff Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery0.6 km
  • Pitchside Cafe0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gamekeepers Inn0.7 km
  • Berry Hill Rugby Club0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.3 km
  • Chepstow19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Patch0.1 km
  • Marians Walk0.1 km
  • Kells Road0.2 km
  • The Horsepool0.2 km
  • The Horsepool0.2 km