Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

WORCESTER WALK, GL16 7DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORCESTER WALK, GL16 7DL.

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

318

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL16 7DL 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

GL16 7DL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

GL16 7DL is a safe, established residential area on Worcester Walk, 0.5km 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 7DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00113081 (shared with 9 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 7DL. 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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

5 sales · Mean £ 209,590

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

GL16 7DL has low crime rates — 17 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils1.2 km
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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Premier Stores1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beechenhurst Cafe0.6 km
  • C U Canteen0.6 km
  • Dome Garden0.5 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.4 km
  • Salvation Army0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.6 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.4 km
  • Chepstow18.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bird-in-hand0.2 km
  • Bird-in-hand0.2 km
  • Wood Road0.3 km
  • Wood Road0.4 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.4 km