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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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bream over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£390,000£3,269
Flats1£112,000£2,872
Semi-Detached15£267,500£3,028
Terraced9£207,000£3,183

10 years median price trend in Bream

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

All postcodes in Bream

GL156JH

Highbeech Road

GL154RJ

Morcroft Place

GL156LT

John Hale Close

GL154PF

Parkhill

GL156ER

Lydney Road

GL156HH

New Road

GL154RF

Wesley Court

GL156EH

High Street

GL154JW

Fancy Hill

GL156FE

Highbeech Road

GL154PH

The Terrace

GL154UD

Norchard Gardens

GL154JP

Fancy Road

GL168LN

Clements End

GL154HT

Bream

GL156HX

Sun Green Road

GL156JR

Parkend Road

GL156LW

Blue Rock Crescent

GL156LG

Lansdown Walk

GL154PW

Brockhollands

GL156JW

High Street

GL154HN

Moseley Green

GL156HG

Pine Crest Way

GL156LL

Coxs Way

GL154RG

Wesley Road

GL156EY

Parawell Lane

GL167EL

St White's Road

GL154HS

Moseley Green

GL156BW

Horwell Hill

GL156JJ

Highbeech Road

GL154HU

Brockaditches

GL156EX

Parawell Lane

GL154JH

Hughes Terrace

GL154PQ

Parkhill

GL156EU

Coleford Road

GL156HT

Parkend Road

GL154SS

Grove Park

GL156HE

Puzzle Close

GL154JF

Folly Road

GL156EQ

High Street

GL154JQ

The Folly

GL156HD

Maypole Green

GL156ND

Brockhollands Road

GL154RN

Bath Crescent

GL154JY

Mount Pleasant

GL156NE

Lansdown Walk

GL156LJ

Whitecroft Road

GL156RF

Knockley Patch

GL167LS

Nags Head

GL156AR

Hang Hill Road

GL154QR

Park Hill

GL156ES

Coleford Road

GL154QH

Charleswood Road

GL156JQ

Hilltop

GL154PB

Parkend Road

GL154QW

Bath Crescent

GL156AP

Green Acre

GL156JF

High Street

GL156HS

Oakwood Road

GL156NH

Admirals Close

GL156XW

Badgers Way

GL156JU

Parkend Road

GL154PA

Parkend Road

GL156EE

Highbury Road

GL156HN

The Tufts

GL156JN

High Street

GL156RD

Sun Tump

GL156ET

New Road

GL156EP

The Ryelands

Data Sources

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