Postcode Analysis Forest of Dean, South West

NORTH ROAD, GL16 7DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, GL16 7DR.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL16 7DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in GL16 7DR — 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.

home £233,400 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL16 7DR is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.4km 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 7DR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL16 7DR are sourced from Output Area E00113073 (shared with 8 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 7DR. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

7 sales · Mean £ 210,307

Terraced

£ 158,250

2 sales · Mean £ 158,250

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

GL16 7DR has low crime rates — 15 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Five Acres High School

Good737 pupils1.2 km
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Coalway Junior School

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Coalway Community Infant School

Requires Improvement155 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beechenhurst Cafe0.8 km
  • C U Canteen0.8 km
  • Dome Garden0.4 km
  • Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd0.3 km
  • Salvation Army0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lydney10.7 km
  • Cam & Dursley18.5 km
  • Chepstow18.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bird-in-hand0.1 km
  • Bird-in-hand0.2 km
  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Mile End Crossroads0.3 km