Area360 logo

Find postcode

Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

Interactive map displaying Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

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 very low crime levels, with around 37 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
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
19.22(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.74(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-37%)
Public order
3.12(-52%)
Vehicle crime
2.4(-17%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached41£395,000£3,256
Flats2£116,000£2,305
Semi-Detached30£250,000£3,058
Terraced11£200,000£3,183

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

GL156RZ

Rookery Lane

GL168JJ

Parkend Walk

GL154PA

Parkend Road

GL154HT

Bream

GL154RJ

Morcroft Place

GL156EQ

High Street

GL154PH

The Terrace

GL168LJ

Clays Road

GL167LY

Bromley Road

GL154JD

Railway Cottages

GL154JP

Fancy Road

GL154PD

New Road

GL156LG

Lansdown Walk

GL156LB

Bowson Square

GL154TQ

Lower Road

GL154SU

Saunders Green

GL154RU

Oaklea Road

GL154TX

Yorkley Wood Road

GL154HN

Moseley Green

GL156HJ

New Road

GL156LZ

Montpellier Road

GL154HR

The Barracks

GL167ND

Home Farm Lane

GL156JW

High Street

GL154NT

Pine Tree Way

GL154SW

Woodland Place

GL154SZ

Harvey's Lane

GL156JR

Parkend Road

GL154RW

High Delf Way

GL154JR

Cannop Road

GL156AP

Green Acre

GL168JX

Carpenters Cottages

GL156LT

John Hale Close

GL168LT

Gorse Lane

GL154HQ

Oakfield Gardens

GL154QB

Main Road

GL156XW

Badgers Way

GL154HJ

Church Drive

GL154NQ

Neds Top

GL154TD

Stag Hill

GL154TA

Bailey Hill

GL154JE

Crown Lane

GL168LW

Clements Tump

GL154HS

Moseley Green

GL154PB

Parkend Road

GL154TR

Council Villas

GL168LE

Council Villas

GL156JX

Parkend Road

GL156QP

Trowgreen

GL156JQ

Hilltop

GL154QF

New Road

GL156JF

High Street

GL156LR

Whitechapel Mews

GL156LS

Whitecroft Road

GL154RQ

Morcroft Place

GL156NH

Admirals Close

GL168JS

High Street

GL154QD

Pillowell

GL154PR

Knox Road

GL156LL

Coxs Way

GL168JT

The Cross

GL154QR

Park Hill

GL154PW

Brockhollands

GL156LP

Woodland Road

GL156EH

High Street

GL154PP

Brockhollands

GL168LX

Orchard Close

GL154QT

School Road

GL154JQ

The Folly

GL168RX

Miners Close

GL156NG

Princess Royal Road

GL154UE

Kidnalls Drive

GL168JE

Chepstow Road

GL167NB

Newland & Sling

GL168JP

Clays Road

GL156NF

Henley Road

GL154RR

Lydney Road

GL154UD

Norchard Gardens

GL168ES

Jubilee Close

GL154JU

Woodland Road

GL154TL

George Road

GL154RX

Oldcroft Road

GL156FG

Bakery Mews

GL154HA

Fairmoor Close

GL156NE

Lansdown Walk

GL154TT

Yorkley Wood Road

GL154TU

Yorkley Wood

GL156JY

Parkend Road

GL154PL

Woodland Close

GL154PE

New Road

GL156JA

Sun Green Close

GL168JL

Clements End Road

GL167LU

Fetter Hill

GL156EN

Lydney Road

GL156LD

Ryelands Road

GL156HT

Parkend Road

GL154UA

Highview Road

GL156ND

Brockhollands Road

GL156EE

Highbury Road

GL156ET

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.