GL16 7BX is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.5km from Broadwell in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £243k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00113083 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, GL16 7BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, GL16 7BX.
304
45
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
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 7BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 90% 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 7BX. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
10 sales · Mean £ 216,300
Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Terraced
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7BX 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.
school Local Schools
Coalway Junior School
Coalway Community Infant School
Five Acres High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Premier Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beechenhurst Cafe0.8 km
- C U Canteen0.8 km
- Dome Garden0.5 km
- Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.3 km
- Salvation Army0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney10.6 km
- Cam & Dursley18.5 km
- Chepstow18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bird-in-hand0.1 km
- Bird-in-hand0.1 km
- Wood Road0.3 km
- Wood Road0.3 km
- Church Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167BX · Data under Open Government Licence