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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 £47,254 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£350,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £388K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Berry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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
Detached27£375,000£320
Semi-Detached13£267,000£259
Flats1£85,000£226

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£273,000£159,500£137,000
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£381,250£265,000—
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£215£172£177
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£310£263—
2026£298£273—
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Berry Hill ward.

Local councillors

Jamie Elsmore

Berry Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Tim Gwilliam

Berry Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

All postcodesin Berry Hill

GL167EE

Barn Hill Road

GL167AS

Bicknor Street

GL167AY

Brummels Drive

GL167AB

Kells Road

GL167QY

Chapel Road

GL167DA

Edge End Road

GL167EH

Cannop Villas

GL167QE

Woodgate Road

GL167EF

Ambrose Lane

GL167DS

Perch Close

GL167JU

Monmouth Road

GL167PG

Alm Cottages

GL167QL

Woodgate Road

GL167ED

Foxs Lane

GL167DG

Perch Drive

GL167NQ

Owls Eye Close

GL167AQ

Orchard Way

GL167HB

Monmouth Road

GL167AG

Park Road

GL167NG

Chestnut Close

GL167NW

Lilly Close

GL167PD

Orchard Close

GL167BN

Church Walk

GL167DL

Worcester Walk

GL167FD

Bloxsome Close

GL167AJ

The Lonk

GL167DT

Wilkes Meadow

GL168QW

Marians Walk

GL167FE

Tudor Court

GL167RJ

Berry Hill

GL167EQ

Crown Cottages

GL167NE

The Oaks

GL167NU

Hillersland Lane

GL167BZ

Nine Wells Close

GL167PJ

Smithy Close

GL167DR

North Road

GL167DJ

The Close

GL167GA

Broadwell Bridge

GL167RW

Hillview Rise

GL167BP

Kingsway

GL167RB

Crow Ash Road

GL167QW

Monmouth Road

GL168QJ

Marians Lane

GL167RH

Aston Close

GL167BJ

Stephens Place

GL168QZ

Kells Road

GL168QX

Grove Road

GL167DX

Stafford Close

GL167DY

Conway Court

GL167AW

Maze Walk

GL167NS

Ross Road