Postcode GL16 8EP 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year. The nearest station is Lydney, about 7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coleford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,928 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Coleford has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.8 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 8EP.
Coleford near GL16 8EP 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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Coleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £375,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £220,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 21 | £188,000 | £280 |
| Flats | 14 | £125,500 | £222 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,500 | £106,750 | £153,000 | £109,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £72,750 | £162,000 | £135,250 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £93,000 | £170,000 | £151,250 |
| 2019 | £271,500 | £82,000 | £170,975 | £147,000 |
| 2020 | £297,500 | £113,000 | £181,500 | £161,375 |
| 2021 | £306,500 | £104,000 | £217,500 | £166,000 |
| 2022 | £325,995 | £102,000 | £235,500 | £209,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £111,000 | £259,500 | £184,000 |
| 2024 | £335,995 | £93,000 | £238,750 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £388,500 | £125,500 | £236,500 | £192,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £92,000 | £235,000 | £206,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205 | £159 | £191 | £167 |
| 2017 | £202 | £152 | £209 | £190 |
| 2018 | £222 | £176 | £227 | £244 |
| 2019 | £238 | £193 | £244 | £231 |
| 2020 | £240 | £187 | £231 | £229 |
| 2021 | £252 | £199 | £249 | £252 |
| 2022 | £302 | £231 | £283 | £265 |
| 2023 | £304 | £182 | £271 | £288 |
| 2024 | £309 | £247 | £298 | £291 |
| 2025 | £305 | £232 | £292 | £277 |
| 2026 | £298 | £219 | £294 | £282 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL16 8EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | 2, Lark Rise, Coleford, GL16 8EP | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 79, Buchanan Avenue, Coleford, GL16 8EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 55, Buchanan Avenue, Coleford, GL16 8ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 3, Owen Gardens, Coleford, GL16 8EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 5, Owen Gardens, Coleford, GL16 8EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the GL16 8EP postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John's C of E Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Five Acres High School | Academy sponsor led | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 8EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Lower Lane, Forest of Dean, GL16 7SP | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8EP, 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
The area around GL16 8EP records about 54 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around GL16 8EP in Coleford is £235,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL16 8EP, including St John's C of E Academy (Good) and Five Acres High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL16 8EP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,928 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 8EP is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Clive Terence Elsmore (Independent), Ian Richard Whitburn (Independent) and Patrick Joseph Kyne (Labour Party).