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 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £51,040 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 36.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £51,040 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 32 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Newland & Sling area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £438,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £193,000 |
10 year median 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.
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.