Postcode GL16 8ED 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 56.5 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 7.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coleford has a high 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 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.5% 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 8ED.
Coleford near GL16 8ED 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £379,250 |
| Flats | 9 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £240,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coleford
In the GL16 8ED postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's C of E Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Five Acres High School | Academy sponsor led | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 8ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Old Station Way, Forest of Dean, GL16 8SH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Forest of Dean, GL16 8HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lord's Hill, Forest of Dean, GL16 8BD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.