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About

Bream ward lies on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, bordering the Wye Valley. The area is characterised by residential streets and local services, set against a backdrop of wooded hillsides. Its landscape is shaped by its position between the forest and the river, with older housing estates and newer developments. The community is served by several shops, schools, and social clubs, forming a practical residential centre within the wider district.

The local geography includes the prominent Tufthorn Avenue and the grounds of the former Bream Colliery, reflecting the area's industrial past. Footpaths lead into the surrounding woodland, connecting to the wider forest trail network. A notable community space is the large recreation field, which hosts sports and annual events. The ward operates with a degree of separation from the more central forest villages, maintaining its own distinct local identity.

Area overview

On average Bream has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bream is £51,040 per year. There are 2 schools in Bream: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bream is home to around 4,885 people, with a population density of about 191.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bream Population
4,885
Population density
191.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.55(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.43(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-9%)
Public order
5.53(-16%)
Other theft
3.68(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,739
97.01%
Other White
45
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.41%
Irish
20
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.39%
Total population: 4,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,102
26.95%
No qualifications
772
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
735
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
639
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
407
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,089

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
922
43.55%
Owns with a mortgage
652
30.8%
Other social rented
242
11.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
199
9.4%
Social rents from council
49
2.31%
Total households: 2,117

Property prices in Bream

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Bream 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£421,250
Flats1£158,000
Semi-Detached13£240,000
Terraced8£223,000

10 years median price trend in Bream

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bream.

All postcodes in Bream

GL156HX

Sun Green Road

GL154JL

Hughes Terrace

GL154PH

The Terrace

GL156HJ

New Road

GL156HL

The Tufts

GL156LY

Whitecroft Road

GL154HN

Moseley Green

GL154JW

Fancy Hill

GL154JX

Woodland Rise

GL156EE

Highbury Road

GL156JN

High Street

GL154PN

Saunders Green

GL154QF

New Road

GL156EZ

Chelfridge Lane

GL156JH

Highbeech Road

GL154HB

Fairmoor Close

GL154HL

Yorkley Road

GL156JX

Parkend Road

GL154JP

Fancy Road

GL156FE

Highbeech Road

GL156LG

Lansdown Walk

GL156NA

Pastors Hill

GL154QJ

Grove Road

GL154QQ

Midland Cottage

GL168LN

Clements End

GL154HD

Bream

GL154HG

Whitecroft Road

GL156JY

Parkend Road

GL156NB

Beech Way

GL154JJ

Hughes Terrace

GL154UE

Kidnalls Drive

GL154QN

Pillowell Road

GL156GA

Ranters Green

GL156LB

Bowson Square

GL156LE

Acacia Close

GL154QR

Park Hill

GL156EH

High Street

GL154JQ

The Folly

GL154PL

Woodland Close

GL154HR

The Barracks

GL156LA

Bowson Road

GL156RF

Knockley Patch

GL154PX

Oaklands Park

GL154RE

Wesley Road

GL156JR

Parkend Road

GL156RE

Jubilee Lane

GL154PA

Parkend Road

GL156EJ

Lydney Road

GL156LW

Blue Rock Crescent

GL167EL

St White's Road

GL168LW

Clements Tump

GL154HJ

Church Drive

GL154JH

Hughes Terrace

GL154RF

Wesley Court

GL156JG

High Beech Road

GL154RG

Wesley Road

GL154RW

High Delf Way

GL156FG

Bakery Mews

GL156ET

New Road

GL156HA

Parawell Lane

GL156LU

Hillside Close

GL156NG

Princess Royal Road

GL156LL

Coxs Way

GL156ES

Coleford Road

GL154HA

Fairmoor Close

GL156HB

St James Square

GL156JJ

Highbeech Road

GL156LQ

Hang Hill Road

GL156JA

Sun Green Close

GL156RD

Sun Tump

GL154JR

Cannop Road

GL154JZ

Lion Row

GL154UD

Norchard Gardens

GL156LJ

Whitecroft Road

GL156LS

Whitecroft Road

GL156EP

The Ryelands

GL168LP

Bream

GL154PJ

Park Grove

GL156JT

Parkend Road

GL156JW

High Street

GL156LT

John Hale Close

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

GL156AP

Green Acre

GL156ER

Lydney Road

GL156EU

Coleford Road

GL156HP

Poppy Gardens

GL156JQ

Hilltop

GL156LZ

Montpellier Road

GL156NH

Admirals Close

GL167LS

Nags Head

GL154HQ

Oakfield Gardens

GL154JA

New Road

Data Sources

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