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About

Pillowell is a former mining village situated on the western edge of the Forest of Dean plateau. The area is defined by steep, wooded valleys and its historical ties to the local coal industry, with older terraced housing reflecting this past. The community is centred along the main road that runs through the village, with local amenities serving residents. The landscape quickly gives way to mixed woodland and farmland on its fringes, characteristic of the wider forest district.

A notable local feature is the large, disused Victoria Colliery engine house, a stone landmark that stands prominently on the hillside. Public footpaths lead from the village into surrounding woods and to the nearby Cannop Ponds. The area maintains a quiet, residential character, with modern housing developments extending from the older core. Its elevated position offers views across the valley towards other forest settlements.

Area overview

On average Pillowell has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pillowell is £51,040 per year. There are 2 schools in Pillowell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pillowell is home to around 1,911 people, with a population density of about 228.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pillowell Population
1,911
Population density
228.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.21(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.84(+26%)
Vehicle crime
5.76(+99%)
Public order
5.76(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,856
97.33%
Other White
18
0.94%
Other Asian
8
0.42%
Irish
8
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.21%
Total population: 1,907

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
473
28.61%
No qualifications
306
18.51%
Level 3 (A level)
270
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
249
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 1,653

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
423
51.65%
Owns with a mortgage
240
29.3%
Other social rented
85
10.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
4.4%
Social rents from council
15
1.83%
Total households: 819

Property prices in Pillowell

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £390K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Pillowell area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pillowell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£365,000£293
Terraced1£240,000£265
Semi-Detached7£180,000£247
Flats1£120,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pillowell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pillowell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349,000£200,000
2017£257,000£160,000£152,500
2018£320,000£155,500£172,500
2019£287,500£207,000£146,475
2020£385,000£295,000£150,000
2021£405,000£317,000£247,498
2022£458,750£275,000
2023£410,000£246,250£228,500
2024£350,000£252,000
2025£380,000£251,000
2026£400,000£180,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pillowell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pillowell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£251
2017£232£197£170
2018£222£169£186
2019£247£248£172
2020£267£317£244
2021£279£254£169
2022£345£294
2023£344£253£280
2024£339£234
2025£289£295
2026£296£192£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pillowell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pillowell 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Pillowell ward.

Local councillors

Jackie Dale

Pillowell - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Pillowell

Is Pillowell safe?

Pillowell records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pillowell?

The median sale price in Pillowell is £330,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pillowell?

Pillowell has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Pillowell?

Pillowell scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pillowell sits around rank 14,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pillowell?

The average household income in Pillowell is around £51,040 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pillowell?

Pillowell is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jackie Dale (Green Party).

All postcodesin Pillowell

GL154NL

Herberts Way

GL154TR

Council Villas

GL154SQ

Danby Road

GL154NQ

Neds Top

GL154TS

Upper Road

GL154RS

Bailey Hill

GL154NY

Church Walk

GL154RY

Ashgrove Place

GL154RT

Bailey Hill

GL154NS

Herberts Way

GL154SB

Yorkley Slade

GL154QZ

Upper Road

GL154TU

Yorkley Wood

GL154TJ

Beech Road

GL154NJ

Cut And Fry Road

GL154RA

Upper Road

GL154QD

Pillowell

GL154TY

Yorkley Wood Road

GL154TD

Stag Hill

GL154RR

Lydney Road

GL154TN

Lower Road

GL154RZ

Johnsons Way

GL154RB

Upper Road

GL154SW

Woodland Place

GL154TW

Captains Green Road

GL154NF

St Swithins Road

GL154TP

Crown Lane

GL154TB

City Lane

GL154TL

George Road

GL154SD

Harold Road

GL154SN

Tylers Way

GL154TX

Yorkley Wood Road

GL154NW

Oldcroft Road

GL154TZ

Allaston Road

GL154NA

Pillowell

GL154TE

Parkend Road

GL154QS

School Road

GL154SH

Danby Road

GL154RX

Oldcroft Road

GL154ST

Kidnalls Road

GL154NR

Aisne Road

GL154TF

The Row

GL154LG

Phillips Close

GL154RD

Upper Road

GL154TT

Yorkley Wood Road

GL154PU

Lydney Road

GL154NX

Meadow Close

GL154ND

St Swithins Road

GL154SR

Tomlin Place

GL154SY

The Rudge

GL154SJ

Tower Road

GL154RU

Oaklea Road

GL154UA

Highview Road

GL154QT

School Road

GL154NU

Chapel Road

GL154QX

Main Road

GL154TQ

Lower Road

GL154LQ

Holly Tree Place

GL154SP

Morris Close

GL154NN

Oldcroft Road

GL154NT

Pine Tree Way

GL154QY

Main Road

GL154SF

Severn View Road

GL154QA

Oak Lane

GL154TA

Bailey Hill

GL154PZ

Yorkley Wood Road

GL154UB

Deer Park

GL154QU

Corner Road

GL154SE

Ridgeway

GL154QB

Main Road

GL154NE

Brierley Way

GL154NB

The Cottages

GL154TH

Lower Road

GL154RP

Bailey Hill

GL154TG

Parkend Road

GL154SA

Woodland Place

GL154LZ

Chapel Road

GL154SX

Main Road

GL154SL

Ridgeway

GL154SZ

Harvey's Lane

GL154RH

Blimeshire

GL154SG

Slade Road