Postcode GL16 8HG 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 very high crime levels, with around 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 6.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is 2nd Lawdley Road park.
Coleford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Coleford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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 8HG.
Coleford near GL16 8HG 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 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2nd Lawdley Road park | Small | Walking directions to 2nd Lawdley Road park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL16 8HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 10, High Street, Coleford, GL16 8HF | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 3, Hampshire Gardens, Coleford, GL16 8HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 17, Hampshire Gardens, Coleford, GL16 8HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £226,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 13, Hampshire Gardens, Coleford, GL16 8HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 6, Marine Gardens, Coleford, GL16 8DD | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the GL16 8HG postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Forest of Dean, GL16 8HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lord's Hill, Forest of Dean, GL16 8BD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Old Station Way, Forest of Dean, GL16 8SH | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8HG, 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 8HG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8HG in Coleford is £235,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to GL16 8HG, including St John's C of E Academy (Good), Coalway Junior School (Good) and Coalway Community Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL16 8HG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,950 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 8HG 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).