Postcode GL16 7SQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Coleford ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Coleford area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 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 7.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coleford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Coleford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from GL16 7SQ.
Coleford near GL16 7SQ 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 7.4 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 7SQ postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 7SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Lower Lane, Forest of Dean, GL16 7SP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Park Road, Forest of Dean, GL16 7BA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | The Dairy | Park Road, Forest of Dean, GL16 7AZ | Walking directions to The Dairy |
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 7SQ, 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.