Postcode GL16 8JG is located in a rural village, within the Newland & Sling ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region , and forms part of the Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 5.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £41,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 8JG.
Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley near GL16 8JG 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Newland & Sling area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £550,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £432,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £196,500 |
10 years price trend in Newland & Sling
In the GL16 8JG postcode area, located within Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Ellwood Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Clearwell Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.