Postcode GL16 7DN is located in an urban city, within the Berry Hill area of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Coleford area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year. The median sale price in Berry Hill is £327,500 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £383,750. The nearest station is Lydney, about 6.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coleford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,527 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Coleford has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 7DN.
Coleford near GL16 7DN 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 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £290 per square foot) in Berry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £910,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £368,750 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £269,500 | £268 |
| 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 | £372,500 | £273,500 | — |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £269,500 | — |
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 | £306 | £263 | — |
| 2026 | £319 | £282 | — |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL16 7DN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 11B, Hillcrest Lane, Coleford, GL16 7DN | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 69, North Road, Coleford, GL16 7BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 59, North Road, Coleford, GL16 7BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £267,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 73, North Road, Coleford, GL16 7BX | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 28, North Road, Coleford, GL16 7DR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £269,000 |
In the GL16 7DN postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Coalway Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Five Acres High School | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL16 7DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coalway Convenience Store | New Road, Forest of Dean, GL16 7JB | Walking directions to Coalway Convenience Store |
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 7DN, 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 7DN records about 35 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. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around GL16 7DN in Berry Hill is £327,500 (about £290 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL16 7DN, including Coalway Primary School (Good) and Five Acres High School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL16 7DN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,527 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 7DN 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).