Find postcode

Berkeley Vale

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Berkeley Vale Population

7,264

Population density

96.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,937

95.51%

Other White

156

2.15%

Irish

0.33%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.3%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.29%

Total population: 7,263

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	23	£228,000	£104,600	£181,250	£264,500	£308,000
Semi-Detached	27	£305,000	£208,100	£267,500	£342,000	£403,000
Flats	3	£135,000	£126,000	£130,000	£145,500	£153,900
Detached	44	£517,500	£336,500	£442,500	£597,500	£707,750

10 years median price trend in Berkeley Vale

All postcodes in Berkeley Vale

GL139RX

Gloucester Road

GL139BP

Market Place

GL139JZ

Gloucester Road

GL139SB

Victoria Place

GL139JY

Court Meadow

GL139PJ

Canonbury Street

GL139HG

Ironmonger's Lane

GL116DE

Berkeley Vale

GL139EZ

Bristol Road

GL27BG

Bristol Road

GL139US

Oldminster Road

GL139HQ

Halmore Lane

GL139TA

Lynch Road

GL139TH

Hook Street

GL139QR

Hamfields Lane

GL139TJ

Oakhunger Lane

GL139EW

Berkeley Vale

GL139PT

Berkeley Vale

GL139SE

Berkeley Vale

GL27DH

Barton Field

GL139NL

Gloucester Road

GL27AY

Dursley Road

GL139RL

Station Road

GL139LD

Court Meadow

GL139AU

Fishers Road

GL116DD

Lower Wick

GL139UB

Bridge Road

GL27DW

Bristol Road

GL139HF

Twyditch Lane

GL139AQ

Berrycroft

GL139UN

Bridge Road

GL139AE

Lower Berrycroft

GL115HZ

Tumpy Green Lane

GL139QS

Berkeley Vale

GL139QA

Kingfisher Way

GL139SP

Halmore Lane

GL139UT

Oakfield Way

GL139BS

Salter Street

GL27AL

Garage Villas

GL139RZ

Stambourne Lane

GL139LS

Church Close

GL139JX

Berkeley Vale

GL139UW

Oldminster Road

GL139PP

Berkeley Vale

GL139PZ

Chapel Hill

GL139SH

Lip Lane

GL139BN

Church Lane

GL139AB

Marybrook Street

GL139SN

Wanswell Green

GL139UE

Great Western Road

GL139NN

New Street

GL139TL

Hamfield Lane

GL139SJ

Berkeley Vale

GL139HE

Berkeley Vale

GL139LL

Dog Gate Lane

GL128HA

Damery Lane

GL139SD

Halmore Lane

GL27DP

Bristol Road

GL139BY

Stock Lane

GL139QZ

Berkeley Vale

GL139DW

Berkeley Vale

GL139RT

Berkeley Vale

GL139QJ

Berkeley Vale

GL27AJ

Bristol Road

GL139PX

Berkeley Vale

GL139DP

Dog-Gate Lane

GL27DJ

Tyndale Road

GL139DF

Canon Park

GL139SQ

Church Lane

GL139HU

Berkeley Vale

GL139NT

Bays Hill

GL139QX

Bevington Lane

GL27DE

Tyning Crescent

GL139UG

The Docks

GL139JQ

Woodford Green

GL139PW

Berkeley Vale

GL139FA

Haycroft Lane

GL27AG

Dursley Road

GL139AS

Howmead

GL139EP

Crawless Lane

GL139TF

Bevans Hill

GL139PE

Jubilee Way

GL139QN

High Street

GL139QH

Hamfield Lane

GL27DQ

Lightenbrook Lane

GL139BJ

High Street

GL139SA

Pound Villas

GL139UX

Bridge Road

GL139NJ

Gloucester Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Berkeley Vale

Interactive map displaying Berkeley Vale

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Berkeley Vale

All postcodes in Berkeley Vale

Data Sources