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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

GL139NH

Sanigar Lane

GL139HS

Hesterville Villas

GL27AT

Ryalls Lane

GL139JL

Swanley

GL139NB

Oldminster Road

GL139FS

Doverte Close

GL139EN

Mobley

GL139LN

Berkeley Vale

GL139LB

Court Meadow

GL139FF

Edward Way

GL116DG

Berkeley Vale

GL139TQ

Saniger Lane

GL139BG

Canonbury Street

GL139FJ

Reeves Drive

GL139RW

Ivy Dene Cottages

GL116DA

Berkeley Vale

GL139UY

The Docks

GL139BA

Marybrook Street

GL139NS

Gloucester Road

GL139DB

Salter Street

GL139JH

Swanley Lane

GL139NU

Bays Hill

GL139SF

Stambourne Lane

GL139LG

Berkeley Vale

GL27BP

Shepherds Patch

GL139JN

Main Road

GL139FG

Stump Street

GL139PS

Heathfield

GL27DS

Merretts Orchard

GL139QP

Hamfield Lane

GL27AU

Ryalls Lane

GL139RA

Stample Lane

GL139LH

Chapel Hill

GL139NA

Oldminster Road

GL139EH

Severn Drive

GL27AB

Dursley Road

GL139RU

Rookery Lane

GL139AR

Howmead

GL139RB

Bevington Lane

GL139HL

Riddle Street

GL139UP

Station Road

GL27BZ

Bristol Road

GL139NP

Lewisham Terrace

GL139BU

Salter Street

GL139HR

Church Lane

GL139LT

Vale Orchard

GL27DT

Berkeley Court

GL139FN

Marybrook Mews

GL139BL

Marybrook Street

GL139PU

Church View

GL115JA

Bristol Road

GL139LP

High Street

GL139AX

Fishers Road

GL139FE

Edward Way

GL139SG

Berkeley Vale

GL139LW

All Saints Close

GL139BX

Salter Street

GL139TN

Hamfield Lane

GL27AX

Longaston Lane

GL139QU

Severn Lane

GL139HH

Slimbridge Lane

GL27BJ

St Johns Road

GL139NY

The Crescent

GL139PD

Bays Hill

GL139AF

The Leys

GL139LJ

Berkeley Vale

GL139AA

Marybrook Street

GL139HJ

Acton Cottages

GL27AH

Ryalls Lane

GL139UQ

Burma Road

GL27DF

St Johns Road

GL139BZ

Leaze Close

GL139FQ

Kingscote Drive

GL139TD

Parkview Road

GL139NG

Sanigar Lane

GL139UU

Oakfield Way

GL139DH

Gilbert Hill

GL139NE

Oldminster Road

GL139JU

Old Bristol Road

GL139PA

Hamfield Lane

GL27BW

Kingston Road

GL139BB

Market Place

GL139DG

Hillcrest

GL139QT

Berkeley Vale

GL139UF

Great Western Road

GL139FW

Blossom Lane

GL139HP

Riddle Street

GL27DR

The Close

GL27BE

Bristol Road

GL139JR

Damery Lane

GL139EJ

Coach Close

GL139AJ

Station Road

GL116BB

Blanchworth

GL139UD

Bridge Road

GL116DF

Berkeley Vale

GL139LR

Court Meadow

GL27BD

Bristol Road

GL27BL

Churchend

GL139BH

High Street

GL139TR

Butler Close

Data Sources

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