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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 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

GL156NB

Beech Way

GL168LP

Bream

GL154RH

Blimeshire

GL168JD

Newland & Sling

GL167NA

Marsh Lane

GL156EX

Parawell Lane

GL154LZ

Chapel Road

GL154JJ

Hughes Terrace

GL154QS

School Road

GL168LS

Hawthorn Drive

GL154ST

Kidnalls Road

GL167EL

St White's Road

GL154PJ

Park Grove

GL156HH

New Road

GL154NS

Herberts Way

GL156HS

Oakwood Road

GL154SP

Morris Close

GL154TY

Yorkley Wood Road

GL168JH

Council Villas

GL154QY

Main Road

GL168JG

Oakwood Road

GL156LU

Hillside Close

GL168LB

Lower Cross

GL154TS

Upper Road

GL156HP

Poppy Gardens

GL154TF

The Row

GL156RE

Jubilee Lane

GL154JW

Fancy Hill

GL168LR

Meadow Walk

GL154NU

Chapel Road

GL156BP

Glencoe Villas

GL154JN

Fancy Hill

GL154JZ

Lion Row

GL168LF

Church Road

GL154JL

Hughes Terrace

GL154RP

Bailey Hill

GL156ER

Lydney Road

GL154QL

Grove Road

GL154TW

Captains Green Road

GL154QE

New Road

GL154HG

Whitecroft Road

GL156JB

Highfield Road

GL154SR

Tomlin Place

GL154PZ

Yorkley Wood Road

GL156HW

The Tufts

GL156RF

Knockley Patch

GL154QA

Oak Lane

GL154RD

Upper Road

GL156HA

Parawell Lane

GL156AW

Whittington Way

GL154LQ

Holly Tree Place

GL156JL

Highview Way

GL156HF

Ironstone Close

GL168LA

Wainland Place

GL154QP

Main Road

GL154RT

Bailey Hill

GL156LY

Whitecroft Road

GL168LD

Lower Cross

GL168JZ

Lower Cross

GL168JQ

Strathmore Gardens

GL156EP

The Ryelands

GL156HN

The Tufts

GL156HX

Sun Green Road

GL154TN

Lower Road

GL156XN

Maypole Road

GL156JH

Highbeech Road

GL156NA

Pastors Hill

GL156LW

Blue Rock Crescent

GL154SS

Grove Park

GL167LX

Smiths Hill

GL156JE

High Street

GL156JS

High Street

GL156LJ

Whitecroft Road

GL156RD

Sun Tump

GL156LA

Bowson Road

GL154JA

New Road

GL156JU

Parkend Road

GL154QN

Pillowell Road

GL156JT

Parkend Road

GL154SN

Tylers Way

GL168LG

Church Road

GL156LF

Highfield Close

GL168JR

The Rocks

GL154RB

Upper Road

GL154HL

Yorkley Road

GL156HZ

Sun Rise Road

GL154JX

Woodland Rise

GL154NE

Brierley Way

GL154QU

Corner Road

GL154PU

Lydney Road

GL154JH

Hughes Terrace

GL154TZ

Allaston Road

GL154TG

Parkend Road

GL154SL

Ridgeway

GL154NB

The Cottages

GL154QH

Charleswood Road

GL154PT

Brockhollands

GL154QW

Bath Crescent

GL156JJ

Highbeech Road

GL154HP

Brandicks Green

Data Sources

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