Postcode GL16 7RZ is located in an urban city, within the Coleford ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Coleford area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 6.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Coleford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Coleford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.9% 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 7RZ.
Coleford near GL16 7RZ 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 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £240,500 in Coleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £132,000 |
| Detached | 38 | £383,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coleford
In the GL16 7RZ postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 7RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL16 7RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clive Terence Elsmore
Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Richard Whitburn
Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Joseph Kyne
Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.