GL16 7DG is a safe, established residential area on Perch Drive, 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 7DG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00113080 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCH DRIVE, GL16 7DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCH DRIVE, GL16 7DG.
248
45
£ 38,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL16 7DG 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in GL16 7DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL16 7DG. The average age is 45.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 204,500
6 sales · Mean £ 210,741
Detached
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL16 7DG has low crime rates — 12 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 Cafe0.6 km
- C U Canteen0.6 km
- Dome Garden0.3 km
- Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.4 km
- Salvation Army0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney10.9 km
- Cam & Dursley18.5 km
- Chepstow19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Road0.3 km
- Wood Road0.3 km
- Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
- Mile End Crossroads0.3 km
- Bird-in-hand0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GL167DG · Data under Open Government Licence