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About

Berry Hill is a residential ward situated on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, overlooking the town of Coleford. The area is characterised by housing estates, local shops, and community facilities built primarily in the 20th century. It functions as a residential suburb, with its landscape defined by the surrounding woodland and the slopes of the Dean plateau. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the more historic centre of Coleford below.

The local geography is dominated by the wooded incline of Staunton Meend, a large common land area of heath and forest that rises sharply behind the housing. This open space provides direct access to the wider Forest of Dean trail network. The community is served by several schools and sports clubs, with its social focus often centred around the Berry Hill Rugby Football Club, a longstanding local institution.

Area overview

On average Berry Hill has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berry Hill is £47,367 per year. There are 3 schools in Berry Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Berry Hill is home to around 4,323 people, with a population density of about 196.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berry Hill Population
4,323
Population density
196.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.85(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.73(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.25(+43%)
Other theft
6.71(+19%)
Burglary
6.48(+133%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,209
97.34%
Other White
41
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.19%
Irish
8
0.19%
Total population: 4,324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
963
26.16%
No qualifications
749
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
642
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
575
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
373
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 3,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
889
46.91%
Owns with a mortgage
552
29.13%
Other social rented
253
13.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
114
6.02%
Social rents from council
56
2.96%
Total households: 1,895

Property prices in Berry Hill

Median price£348,750
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£289K – £399K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £348,750 (about £289 per square foot) in Berry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berry Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£375,000£320
Semi-Detached12£266,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Berry Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berry Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,950£163,750£162,250
2017£270,000£157,000£140,000
2018£299,975£205,250£148,500
2019£257,500£191,250£160,000
2020£355,000£221,500£195,000
2021£310,000£227,500£219,000
2022£319,975£292,500£237,500
2023£385,000£257,000
2024£367,000£257,000£223,500
2025£375,000£273,500
2026£375,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berry Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berry Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£172£178
2017£214£192£178
2018£230£211£243
2019£233£205£239
2020£272£182£220
2021£293£254£237
2022£299£321£256
2023£315£292
2024£334£256£338
2025£322£263
2026£276£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berry Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Berry Hill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Berry Hill

Is Berry Hill safe?

Berry Hill records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Berry Hill?

The median sale price in Berry Hill is £348,750 (about £289 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Berry Hill?

Berry Hill has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Berry Hill?

Berry Hill scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Berry Hill sits around rank 18,850 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Berry Hill?

The average household income in Berry Hill is around £47,367 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Berry Hill?

Berry Hill is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jamie Elsmore (Independent) and Tim Gwilliam (Independent).

All postcodes in Berry Hill

GL167RX

Lewis Glade

GL167AT

Nine Wells Road

GL167NJ

Speedwell

GL167DU

Strawberry Field

GL167DP

Spruce Road

GL167FB

Baynhams Court

GL167RE

Beech Avenue

GL167GD

Greening Grove

GL167ER

Berry Hill

GL167QZ

Darren Road

GL167QG

Buckstone Close

GL167AF

Grove Road

GL167RG

Hillcrest Road

GL167NZ

Bromyard By-Pass

GL167EP

Chapel Walk

GL167AR

Joyford Hill

GL167AL

Coopers Road

GL167AD

Kells Meend

GL167QJ

Woodgate Road

GL167PQ

Lucy Court

GL167RF

The Crescent

GL167NY

Chapel Hill

GL167SS

Furrow Court

GL167AA

Bath Place

GL167EN

Berry Hill

GL167DQ

Cherry Tree Lane

GL167PE

Common Grove

GL167NN

Bracelands Drive

GL167EY

Hoarthorn Road

GL167RY

Seymour Close

GL167BX

North Road

GL167ES

Carters Piece

GL167HA

Beech Well Lane

GL167DW

Birch Road

GL167SA

Cyril Hart Way

GL167BU

Machen Road

GL167QS

Park Road

GL167DB

Berry Hill

GL167BE

Poolway Road

GL167DZ

Malvern Way

GL167EZ

Highbeech Road

GL167QX

Coverham Close

GL167QH

Forest Road

GL168FN

Whitehall Close

GL167DE

Wood Road

GL167DH

Baynhams Walk

GL167AP

Coopers Road

GL167FA

Belmont Lane

GL167PN

Church Hill Close

GL167QU

Park Road

GL167EX

Woodville Avenue

GL167BB

Park Road

GL167EG

Speech House Road

GL167QP

Glencarn Place

GL167PW

Folly Lane

GL167NP

Braceland

GL167NH

Cedar Way

GL167BY

Main Road

GL167EU

Eastbach

GL167GB

Clay Road

GL167AE

Tudor Walk

GL167AH

Follet Close

GL167AU

Coverham Road

GL167NT

Ross Road

GL167PH

Bicknor Street

GL167QF

Cullis Lane

GL167EA

South Road

GL167BD

The Horsepool

GL167SB

Dukes Close

GL167RD

Coverham Road

GL167BH

South Road

GL167PA

Council Villas

GL167PF

Ambrey Cottages

GL167BA

Park Road

GL167JT

Monmouth Road

GL167PB

Redhouse Lane

GL167PL

Murrells Road

GL167EB

Bixhead Walk

GL167QQ

Woodgate Road

GL167QT

Lakers Road

GL167DF

Woodville Avenue

GL167BS

Campbell Road

GL167BG

North Road

GL168RB

Forest Patch

GL167NR

Woodland Road

GL167DN

Hillcrest Lane

GL167BL

Barn Hill Road

GL167BQ

Speech House Road

GL167BT

Howard Road

GL167RQ

Adams Way

GL167BW

North Road

GL167EW

Brecon Way

GL168QY

Grove Road

GL168QL

Grove Road

GL167AZ

Park Road

GL167PP

Cross Barn

GL167NX

Hillersland Lane

GL167AX

Belmont Lane

GL167ET

Eastbach

GL167HD

Sun Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.