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Berkeley Vale

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About

Berkeley Vale ward encompasses the rural settlements of Berkeley, Sharpness, and Hinton. It lies along the eastern bank of the River Severn, with its landscape characterised by flat, low-lying farmland and the historic Berkeley Canal. The area's economy has long been connected to the river, with Sharpness Docks remaining a functional commercial port for bulk materials.

The ward is dominated by Berkeley Nuclear Power Station, a defining local employer now in its decommissioning phase. Berkeley Castle, a medieval fortress with continuous occupation, anchors the area's historical identity. The surrounding hamlets and the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal path provide a quiet, working environment distinct from the more urban centres of the district.

Area overview

On average Berkeley Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berkeley Vale is £59,753 per year. There are 7 schools in Berkeley Vale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Berkeley Vale is home to around 7,264 people, with a population density of about 96.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berkeley Vale Population
7,264
Population density
96.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.74(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.32(-4%)
Other theft
4.68(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.68(-28%)
Vehicle crime
3.58(+23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,937
95.51%
Other White
156
2.15%
Irish
24
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.29%
Total population: 7,263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,940
31.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,127
18.52%
No qualifications
954
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
10.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,085

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,282
40.98%
Owns with a mortgage
971
31.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
12.56%
Social rents from council
248
7.93%
Other social rented
105
3.36%
Total households: 3,128

Property prices in Berkeley Vale

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £339,000 in Berkeley Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,010,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berkeley Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berkeley Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced23£228,000
Semi-Detached27£305,000
Flats3£135,000
Detached44£517,500

10 years median price trend in Berkeley Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berkeley Vale.

All postcodes in Berkeley Vale

GL27AD

Narles Road

GL139TB

Parkview Road

GL139DN

Berkeley Vale

GL139PN

Heathfield

GL139FH

Jester Court

GL27AA

Dursley Road

GL139PL

Heathfield

GL139RR

Poplar Villas

GL139PY

Chapel Hill

GL128EZ

Swinhay Lane

GL139NR

Bay Lane Villas

GL139BQ

Church Lane

GL139JS

Mule Street

GL139NW

New Street

GL139UR

Oldminster Road

GL27AN

Bristol Road

GL139UA

Dock Road

GL139RS

Berkeley Vale

GL116BA

Road Green

GL27BQ

Bristol Road

GL139TE

Lynch Road

GL139DJ

Appleridge Lane

GL116DB

Berkeley Vale

GL139ER

The Common

GL27BB

Bells Cottages

GL139NX

Baylands

GL139FL

Chamberlayne Crescent

GL139FT

Nelmes Way

GL27AF

Wisloe Road

GL139QW

Berkeley Vale

GL139QL

Berkeley Vale

GL128EY

Swinhay Lane

GL139JP

Matford Lane

GL139EQ

Watts Close

GL139HW

Newgrounds Lane

GL139HY

Berkeley Vale

GL139DQ

School Lane

GL139BW

Jumpers Lane

GL139TG

Oakhunger Lane

GL27BT

Newgrounds Lane

GL27DG

Moorend Lane

GL139HT

Sheene Cottages

GL139FP

Woodend Lane

GL139ET

Berkeley Vale

GL139FB

Hamfield Lane

GL139LF

Court Mead

GL139AT

Fishers Road

GL139RN

Station Road

GL139BE

Canonbury Street

GL139RY

Vinecroft

GL139NF

Sanigar Lane

GL139EL

Fieldview

GL139AW

Forest View Road

GL27BY

Ballards Lane

GL139AP

Forest View Road

GL139EF

The Brambles

GL139EX

Berkeley Vale

GL139ES

Berkeley Vale

GL139NZ

Gloucester Road

GL139HN

Riddle Street

GL139FR

Berkeley Vale

GL139AN

Forest View Road

GL139FD

Marybrook Street

GL139AH

Station Road

GL139JW

The Square

GL139SL

Church Lane

GL27DD

St John's Road

GL27DL

Tyndale Road

GL139HZ

Oldminster Road

GL139LQ

Berkeley Vale

GL139QY

Severn Lane

GL139RP

Berkeley Vale

GL27DA

Bristol Road

GL27BS

Newgrounds Lane

GL139TP

James Orchard

GL139DD

Trevisa Crescent

GL139EG

Fitzhardinge Way

GL27BH

Bristol Road

GL139AG

Berrycroft

GL27DN

Gossington

GL139PR

Wick Road

GL139DE

Lantern Close

GL139BT

Jenner Court

GL27BU

Lancelot Court

GL139DA

Leaze Close

GL139LA

Berkeley Vale

GL139AY

Station Road

GL139DL

Berkeley Vale

GL27AE

Dursley Road

GL139LE

Crown Orchard

GL27DB

St Johns Road

GL139ND

Severn View Parade

GL139GA

Cromwell Close

GL139SW

Halmore Lane

GL139EY

Station Houses

GL139AL

Station Road

GL27BN

Longaston Lane

GL139HX

Canal Bank

GL139AZ

Marybrook Street

GL27BA

Longaston Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.