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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 80 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
Detached40£420,000
Flats1£158,000
Semi-Detached27£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

GL156LU

Hillside Close

GL156NG

Princess Royal Road

GL167LY

Bromley Road

GL156LL

Coxs Way

GL156ES

Coleford Road

GL167NB

Newland & Sling

GL168JG

Oakwood Road

GL168JW

Marsh Hill

GL168RX

Miners Close

GL154HA

Fairmoor Close

GL154NB

The Cottages

GL154NL

Herberts Way

GL154NN

Oldcroft Road

GL154QB

Main Road

GL154SQ

Danby Road

GL156HB

St James Square

GL156JJ

Highbeech Road

GL156LQ

Hang Hill Road

GL168TA

Newland & Sling

GL154QD

Pillowell

GL154QT

School Road

GL156JA

Sun Green Close

GL156RD

Sun Tump

GL154JR

Cannop Road

GL154JZ

Lion Row

GL154NQ

Neds Top

GL154RT

Bailey Hill

GL154UD

Norchard Gardens

GL156LJ

Whitecroft Road

GL156LS

Whitecroft Road

GL168ES

Jubilee Close

GL168LY

Miles Cottages

GL154NJ

Cut And Fry Road

GL154TA

Bailey Hill

GL156EP

The Ryelands

GL168LP

Bream

GL168LU

Laureldene

GL154NF

St Swithins Road

GL154PJ

Park Grove

GL154SZ

Harvey's Lane

GL156JT

Parkend Road

GL156JW

High Street

GL156LT

John Hale Close

GL167LU

Fetter Hill

GL168LS

Hawthorn Drive

GL154ND

St Swithins Road

GL154PU

Lydney Road

GL154QE

New Road

GL156AR

Hang Hill Road

GL156LR

Whitechapel Mews

GL156NE

Lansdown Walk

GL154PF

Parkhill

GL156EX

Parawell Lane

GL156JE

High Street

GL156ND

Brockhollands Road

GL154RN

Bath Crescent

GL154SP

Morris Close

GL154SR

Tomlin Place

GL156AP

Green Acre

GL156ER

Lydney Road

GL156EU

Coleford Road

GL156HP

Poppy Gardens

GL156JQ

Hilltop

GL168JH

Council Villas

GL154QZ

Upper Road

GL154RD

Upper Road

GL156LZ

Montpellier Road

GL156NH

Admirals Close

GL167LS

Nags Head

GL167ND

Home Farm Lane

GL154HQ

Oakfield Gardens

GL154JA

New Road

GL154JF

Folly Road

GL154RQ

Morcroft Place

GL154SX

Main Road

GL156NF

Henley Road

GL168LG

Church Road

GL154SU

Saunders Green

GL156HE

Puzzle Close

GL154JE

Crown Lane

GL154RS

Bailey Hill

GL156FB

Witherby Walk

GL156HF

Ironstone Close

GL156HU

Oakwood Close

GL156JU

Parkend Road

GL154JY

Mount Pleasant

GL154TN

Lower Road

GL154TS

Upper Road

GL156EG

Highbury Road

GL156XG

Montpellier Close

GL168JZ

Lower Cross

GL154JD

Railway Cottages

GL154QU

Corner Road

GL156HW

The Tufts

GL168LL

Clements End

GL154JU

Woodland Road

GL154SW

Woodland Place

GL154SY

The Rudge

GL154TD

Stag Hill

GL154HS

Moseley Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.