Is GL16 7BU a safe place to live?

Yes, GL16 7BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in GL16 7BU?

The average property price in GL16 7BU is currently around £315k.

What is the population of GL16 7BU?

The population for the GL16 7BU area is approximately 304 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

MACHEN ROAD, GL16 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACHEN ROAD, GL16 7BU.

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

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Population

304

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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4/10

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8/10

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4/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL16 7BU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL16 7BU is a safe, established residential area on Machen Road, 0.3km from Broadwell in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For serious buyers, GL16 7BU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00113083 (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 7BU. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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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

Semi-Detached

£ 257,000

5 sales · Mean £ 268,890

Detached

£ 224,000

7 sales · Mean £ 253,999

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

GL16 7BU has low crime rates — 16 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 offences14

Anti-social behaviour13

Burglary4

Other theft3

Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils1.0 km

Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils1.0 km

Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Premier Stores0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby

Beechenhurst Cafe0.9 km
C U Canteen0.9 km
Dome Garden0.6 km
Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.3 km
Salvation Army0.1 km
+ 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lydney10.6 km
Chepstow18.4 km
Cam & Dursley18.6 km

Bus Stops

Bird-in-hand0.1 km
Bird-in-hand0.1 km
Church Walk0.2 km
Memorial Hall0.3 km
The White House0.3 km