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GL16 8HH

Bessemer Close

Coleford

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Overview

Postcode GL16 8HH 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 average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 6.3 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Coleford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Coleford has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 8HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Coleford near GL16 8HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lydney located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL16 8HH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 mi2nd Lawdley Road parkSmallWalking directions to 2nd Lawdley Road park

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
440.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.65(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.05(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(+14%)
Other theft
6.67(+18%)
Shoplifting
5.93(-10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
98.67%
Other White
2
0.89%
Other
1
0.44%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
26.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
25.24%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
57.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
24.53%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.15%
Shared ownership
2
1.89%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.89%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Coleford

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £315K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£375,000£296
Semi-Detached33£220,000£294
Terraced21£188,000£280
Flats14£125,500£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coleford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coleford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coleford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coleford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coleford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coleford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL16 8HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL16 8HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20267, Fairfield Close, Coleford, GL16 8HRDetachedFreehold£372,500
01 Aug 20256, Fairfield Close, Coleford, GL16 8HRDetachedFreehold£315,000
15 Jun 20263, The Links, Coleford, GL16 8HXTerracedFreehold£220,000
06 Jun 202530, The Links, Coleford, GL16 8HXDetachedFreehold£225,000
08 Apr 202543, The Links, Coleford, GL16 8HXDetachedFreehold£271,000

Schools

In the GL16 8HH postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL16 8HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt John's C of E AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCoalway Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCoalway Community Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 8HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL16 8HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Forest of Dean, GL16 8HAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodLord's Hill, Forest of Dean, GL16 8BDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLidlOld Station Way, Forest of Dean, GL16 8SHWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL16 8HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clive Terence Elsmore

Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Ian Richard Whitburn

Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Patrick Joseph Kyne

Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matt Bishop

Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictForest of DeanE07000080
Parliamentary ConstituencyForest of DeanE14001240
WardColefordE05012160
ParishColefordE04004301
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ColefordE02004632
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Forest of Dean 007FE01022245
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL16 8HH

Is GL16 8HH (Coleford) safe?

The area around GL16 8HH records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near GL16 8HH?

The median sale price around GL16 8HH in Coleford is £235,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL16 8HH?

There are 3 schools close to GL16 8HH, 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.

How deprived is the area around GL16 8HH?

GL16 8HH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL16 8HH (Coleford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL16 8HH 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).