Postcode GL16 9SA 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 very high crime levels, with around 104.9 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 6.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is 2nd Lawdley Road park.
Coleford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Coleford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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 9SA.
Coleford near GL16 9SA 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 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2nd Lawdley Road park | Small | Walking directions to 2nd Lawdley Road park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £240,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £132,000 |
| Detached | 38 | £383,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coleford
In the GL16 9SA postcode area, located within Coleford, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL16 9SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Forest of Dean, GL16 8HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lord's Hill, Forest of Dean, GL16 8BD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Old Station Way, Forest of Dean, GL16 8SH | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for GL16 9SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clive Terence Elsmore
Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Richard Whitburn
Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Joseph Kyne
Coleford - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.