Postcode GL16 7AZ is located in an urban city, within the Berry Hill ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year. The nearest station is Lydney, about 7.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Forest Holidays Forest of Dean.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 7AZ.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near GL16 7AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lydney located about 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Forest Holidays Forest of Dean | Large | Walking directions to Forest Holidays Forest of Dean |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Berry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £910,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £375,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £267,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 1 | £85,000 | £226 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £273,000 | £159,500 | £137,000 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £157,000 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £299,975 | £205,250 | £148,500 |
| 2019 | £257,500 | £191,250 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £355,000 | £221,500 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £227,500 | £219,000 |
| 2022 | £319,975 | £292,500 | £237,500 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £257,000 | — |
| 2024 | £367,000 | £257,000 | £223,500 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £273,500 | — |
| 2026 | £381,250 | £265,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £172 | £177 |
| 2017 | £214 | £192 | £178 |
| 2018 | £230 | £211 | £243 |
| 2019 | £233 | £205 | £239 |
| 2020 | £272 | £182 | £220 |
| 2021 | £293 | £254 | £237 |
| 2022 | £299 | £321 | £256 |
| 2023 | £315 | £292 | — |
| 2024 | £334 | £256 | £338 |
| 2025 | £310 | £263 | — |
| 2026 | £298 | £273 | — |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL16 7AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | Salem Free Church, Park Road, Coleford, GL16 7AG | Other | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 47, Park Road, Coleford, GL16 7AG | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 67, Park Road, Coleford, GL16 7AG | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Hillview Rise, Coleford, GL16 7RW | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 32, Tudor Walk, Coleford, GL16 7AE | Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the GL16 7AZ postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 7AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Dairy | Park Road, Forest of Dean, GL16 7AZ | Walking directions to The Dairy |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Park Road, Forest of Dean, GL16 7BA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Forest Retreat | Broom Hill, Forest of Dean, GL16 7NN | Walking directions to Forest Retreat |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL16 7AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamie Elsmore
Berry Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Tim Gwilliam
Berry Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL16 7AZ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GL16 7AZ in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £350,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL16 7AZ, including Berry Hill Primary School (Requires improvement) and Five Acres High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL16 7AZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL16 7AZ is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jamie Elsmore (Independent) and Tim Gwilliam (Independent).