GL16 7DF is a safe, established residential area on Woodville Avenue, 0.3km from Mile End in Broadwell and Coalway. Administratively it sits within Berry Hill ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL16 7DF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £275k, up 14.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00113081 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODVILLE AVENUE, GL16 7DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODVILLE AVENUE, GL16 7DF.
318
44
£ 38,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL16 7DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL16 7DF has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7DF. The average age is 43.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 211,500
3 sales · Mean £ 263,833
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
4 sales · Mean £ 261,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7DF 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
Five Acres High School
Coalway Junior School
Coalway Community Infant School
Berry Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beechenhurst Cafe0.7 km
- C U Canteen0.7 km
- Dome Garden0.3 km
- Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.3 km
- Salvation Army0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney10.8 km
- Cam & Dursley18.5 km
- Chepstow18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Road0.2 km
- Wood Road0.2 km
- Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
- Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
- Bird-in-hand0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167DF · Data under Open Government Licence