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Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

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About

Bream, Pillowell and Yorkley lie on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, forming a cluster of former mining villages. The area is characterised by steep, wooded valleys and residential streets built on the hillsides. Local architecture includes terraced miners' cottages and larger Victorian houses, reflecting the area's industrial past.

The landscape is dominated by mixed woodland, with walking routes leading into the surrounding forest. A local landmark is the Yorkley Slip, a steep, winding road that connects the villages. Community life centres around local pubs, working men's clubs and small independent shops.

Area overview

On average Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £51,040 per year. There are 6 schools in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is home to around 8,325 people, with a population density of about 210.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley Population
8,325
Population density
210.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.82(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.74(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-32%)
Public order
3.6(-45%)
Other theft
2.64(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,062
96.84%
Other White
80
0.96%
Irish
35
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.29%
Total population: 8,325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,942
27.56%
No qualifications
1,350
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,236
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,089
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
713
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 7,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,652
45.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,087
30.19%
Other social rented
387
10.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
8.22%
Social rents from council
78
2.17%
Total households: 3,600

Property prices in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,950 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley 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 Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£420,000
Flats1£158,000
Semi-Detached28£250,000
Terraced12£217,500

10 years median price trend in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley.

All postcodes in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL156HX

Sun Green Road

GL154JL

Hughes Terrace

GL154PH

The Terrace

GL154TP

Crown Lane

GL154TZ

Allaston Road

GL156HJ

New Road

GL156HL

The Tufts

GL156LY

Whitecroft Road

GL154HN

Moseley Green

GL154JW

Fancy Hill

GL154JX

Woodland Rise

GL154LQ

Holly Tree Place

GL156EE

Highbury Road

GL156JN

High Street

GL154PN

Saunders Green

GL154QF

New Road

GL156EZ

Chelfridge Lane

GL156JH

Highbeech Road

GL168LA

Wainland Place

GL168LR

Meadow Walk

GL168PW

The Butts

GL154HB

Fairmoor Close

GL154HL

Yorkley Road

GL154TE

Parkend Road

GL156JX

Parkend Road

GL168LX

Orchard Close

GL154JP

Fancy Road

GL156FE

Highbeech Road

GL156LG

Lansdown Walk

GL156NA

Pastors Hill

GL168JU

The Cross

GL168LH

Chepstow Road

GL154QJ

Grove Road

GL154QQ

Midland Cottage

GL154TR

Council Villas

GL167LZ

Bromley Road

GL168JT

The Cross

GL168LN

Clements End

GL154HD

Bream

GL154HG

Whitecroft Road

GL154SH

Danby Road

GL156JY

Parkend Road

GL156NB

Beech Way

GL154JJ

Hughes Terrace

GL154RH

Blimeshire

GL154UA

Highview Road

GL154UE

Kidnalls Drive

GL168JQ

Strathmore Gardens

GL154NA

Pillowell

GL154QN

Pillowell Road

GL154SN

Tylers Way

GL154TJ

Beech Road

GL156GA

Ranters Green

GL156LB

Bowson Square

GL156LE

Acacia Close

GL154QR

Park Hill

GL154RZ

Johnsons Way

GL154SJ

Tower Road

GL156EH

High Street

GL168JJ

Parkend Walk

GL154JQ

The Folly

GL154LZ

Chapel Road

GL154PL

Woodland Close

GL156QP

Trowgreen

GL168JR

The Rocks

GL154HR

The Barracks

GL156LA

Bowson Road

GL156RF

Knockley Patch

GL154PX

Oaklands Park

GL154RE

Wesley Road

GL156JR

Parkend Road

GL168JP

Clays Road

GL168LB

Lower Cross

GL156RE

Jubilee Lane

GL154TW

Captains Green Road

GL154NT

Pine Tree Way

GL154PA

Parkend Road

GL156EJ

Lydney Road

GL156LW

Blue Rock Crescent

GL168LF

Church Road

GL167EL

St White's Road

GL168LD

Lower Cross

GL168LQ

Platwell

GL168LW

Clements Tump

GL154HJ

Church Drive

GL154JH

Hughes Terrace

GL154RF

Wesley Court

GL154TU

Yorkley Wood

GL156JG

High Beech Road

GL154NY

Church Walk

GL154RG

Wesley Road

GL154RU

Oaklea Road

GL154RW

High Delf Way

GL154SE

Ridgeway

GL156RZ

Rookery Lane

GL154QS

School Road

GL156FG

Bakery Mews

GL154TQ

Lower Road

GL156ET

New Road

GL156HA

Parawell Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.