Postcode GL16 8HZ 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 high crime levels, with around 105.3 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 6.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Coleford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Coleford has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 8HZ.
Coleford near GL16 8HZ 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 6.3 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 £570,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £239,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £185,000 |
10 years price trend in Coleford
In the GL16 8HZ postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Forest of Dean, GL16 8HA | |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lord's Hill, Forest of Dean, GL16 8BD | |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Old Station Way, Forest of Dean, GL16 8SH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.