Postcode GL16 8NT 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 Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 8.4 miles away.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 8NT.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near GL16 8NT 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 8.4 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 8NT postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are no 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.