Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

BRUMMELS DRIVE, GL16 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUMMELS DRIVE, GL16 7AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

323

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /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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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GL16 7AY 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.

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

GL16 7AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brummels Drive, 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 7AY 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00113023 (shared with 19 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 7AY. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

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

GL16 7AY has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Berry Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement200 pupils0.8 km
S

Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Berry Hill News0.8 km
  • Bracelands Campsite0.3 km
  • The Dairy0.3 km
  • Esso Lowerlane0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Baguette Stop0.5 km
  • Forest Holidays0.2 km
  • Gorilla Gaff Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Hot Pot Pottery0.3 km
  • Pitchside Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huang's Takeaway0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Berry Hill Rugby Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney12.6 km
  • Chepstow19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossroads0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.1 km
  • The Horsepool0.2 km
  • Woodland Road0.2 km
  • The Horsepool0.2 km