GL16 7AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Coopers Road, 0.2km from Christ Church in Berry Hill. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL16, GL16 7AL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00113023 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOPERS ROAD, GL16 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOPERS ROAD, GL16 7AL.
323
52
£ 49,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
GL16 7AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7AL. The average age is 51.7. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 312,000
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7AL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Berry Hill Primary School
Five Acres High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Berry Hill News0.9 km
- Bracelands Campsite0.6 km
- The Dairy0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Baguette Stop0.6 km
- Dog And Muffler Inn0.8 km
- Forest Holidays0.4 km
- Hot Pot Pottery0.2 km
- Pitchside Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Huang's Takeaway0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Berry Hill Rugby Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney12.8 km
- Chepstow19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Eastville Caravan Park0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- The New Inn0.3 km
- Woodland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167AL · Data under Open Government Licence