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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 52 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
52
Deprivation level
6/10
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
26(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.52(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-12%)
Public order
5.12(-22%)
Vehicle crime
3.89(+34%)
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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 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
Semi-Detached17£250,000
Detached22£423,750
Flats2£135,000
Terraced9£207,000

10 years median price trend in Bream

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

All postcodes in Bream

GL156AP

Green Acre

GL156JQ

Hilltop

GL156FB

Witherby Walk

GL156HE

Puzzle Close

GL156HF

Ironstone Close

GL156HU

Oakwood Close

GL156JU

Parkend Road

GL154SU

Saunders Green

GL154JE

Crown Lane

GL154JD

Railway Cottages

GL154JY

Mount Pleasant

GL156EG

Highbury Road

GL156HW

The Tufts

GL156XG

Montpellier Close

GL154HS

Moseley Green

GL154JU

Woodland Road

GL156JS

High Street

GL154JS

Cannop Road

GL154HH

Castlemain

GL154HP

Brandicks Green

GL156BP

Glencoe Villas

GL156EN

Lydney Road

GL154SS

Grove Park

GL156BW

Horwell Hill

GL156LX

Forest Road

GL154PQ

Parkhill

GL156HQ

Oakley Way

GL156JF

High Street

GL154JN

Fancy Hill

GL154QH

Charleswood Road

GL154RJ

Morcroft Place

GL156HH

New Road

GL156HN

The Tufts

GL156HT

Parkend Road

GL154PP

Brockhollands

GL154PW

Brockhollands

GL156HS

Oakwood Road

GL156LD

Ryelands Road

GL154HU

Brockaditches

GL156EY

Parawell Lane

GL154PE

New Road

GL154PB

Parkend Road

GL154PR

Knox Road

GL156EF

Highbury Road

GL156HX

Sun Green Road

GL154QG

New Road

GL154LA

Bream

GL156AW

Whittington Way

GL156EW

Lydney Road

GL156HD

Maypole Green

GL156HZ

Sun Rise Road

GL154PD

New Road

GL154PT

Brockhollands

GL154RL

Pillowell Road

GL156HG

Pine Crest Way

GL156JB

Highfield Road

GL154QL

Grove Road

GL156EQ

High Street

GL156JZ

Parkend Road

GL154QP

Main Road

GL156LF

Highfield Close

GL156LP

Woodland Road

GL154HT

Bream

GL154PG

Parkhill

GL156JL

Highview Way

GL156LN

Whitecroft Road

GL156XN

Maypole Road

GL154QW

Bath Crescent

GL156XW

Badgers Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.