Postcode GL16 8PZ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 5.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Coleford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Coleford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 8PZ.
Coleford near GL16 8PZ 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Coleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £379,250 |
| Flats | 9 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £240,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coleford
In the GL16 8PZ postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 3 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.