GL16 7BY is a safe, established residential area on Main Road, 0.2km from Mile End in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
For families considering a move, GL16 7BY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 100.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00113082 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, GL16 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, GL16 7BY.
354
46
£ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL16 7BY — age 46, 87% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 100.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7BY. The average age is 46.0. 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
Detached
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
1 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7BY has low crime rates — 18 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
Five Acres High School
Coalway Junior School
Coalway Community Infant School
Berry Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beechenhurst Cafe0.9 km
- C U Canteen0.9 km
- Dome Garden0.2 km
- Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.1 km
- Salvation Army0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gamekeepers Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney10.9 km
- Cam & Dursley18.7 km
- Chepstow18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Road0.0 km
- Wood Road0.1 km
- Mile End Crossroads0.1 km
- Mile End Crossroads0.1 km
- Bird-in-hand0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167BY · Data under Open Government Licence