Postcode GL16 8EY 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 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Coleford is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 7.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no 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 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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 of residents in Coleford is £38,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 8EY.
Coleford near GL16 8EY 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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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 | 41 | £321,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £95,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £242,750 |
| Terraced | 26 | £186,250 |
10 year median price trend in Coleford
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 8EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Old Station Way, Forest of Dean, GL16 8SH | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.