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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £307,500 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £403,750. There are 6 schools in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 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

Median price: £307,500
Price per sq ft: £286
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £404K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £286 per square foot) in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£395,000£294
Semi-Detached26£256,000£273
Terraced8£208,500£305
Flats1£120,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£52,500£169,700£136,000
2017£256,000£172,500£160,000£152,000
2018£302,500£83,475£185,000£155,500
2019£298,250£104,000£205,000£159,000
2020£330,000£93,500£210,000£153,500
2021£365,000£232,500£227,000£188,998
2022£420,000£88,000£250,000£200,000
2023£377,500£177,500£241,500£207,500
2024£360,000£135,000£255,000£278,000
2025£420,000£135,000£251,000£203,500
2026£397,500£120,000£240,000£197,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£109£199£197
2017£211£192£189£184
2018£240£167£206£214
2019£250£179£232£204
2020£256£151£242£244
2021£280£194£242£240
2022£326£130£278£290
2023£332£142£253£284
2024£318£199£270£295
2025£330£254£282£305
2026£294£162£260£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley 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.

All postcodesin Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley

GL154HP

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