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GL16 Area Report

Forest of Dean

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£273,692
Median Price
Postcode district (GL16)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (GL16)
4
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in GL16

Rental Yield
4.9
Price Growth
6.2
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (GL16)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

19
Crimes/month
53
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 85
2025-05: 65
2025-06: 118
2025-07: 79
2025-08: 75
2025-09: 85
2025-10: 76
2025-11: 48
2025-12: 49
2026-01: 58
2026-02: 0
2025-042026-02

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Forest of Dean)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Forest of Dean has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
6
education
5
health
7
crime
7
housing
3
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Forest of Dean (the HPI is only published at LAD level). GL16 spans 2 local authorities; Forest of Dean is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the GL16-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£296,152
Forest of Dean average
+8.6%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£401,553
Detached
£263,021
Semi-Detached
£221,744
Terraced
£132,170
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £110,207
01/12/2003: £144,498
01/12/2004: £159,728
01/12/2005: £168,464
01/12/2006: £190,532
01/12/2007: £187,779
01/12/2008: £163,044
01/12/2009: £168,700
01/12/2010: £164,470
01/12/2011: £171,791
01/12/2012: £165,165
01/12/2013: £170,259
01/12/2014: £182,155
01/12/2015: £193,069
01/12/2016: £194,826
01/12/2017: £208,045
01/12/2018: £232,946
01/12/2019: £227,355
01/12/2020: £247,657
01/12/2021: £257,839
01/12/2022: £281,712
01/12/2023: £271,643
01/12/2024: £272,610
01/12/2025: £296,152
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

3
Primary
1
Secondary
4
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 4 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in GL16 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£340,000
481 sales
Semi-detached
£240,500
320 sales
Terraced
£195,000
159 sales
Flat
£120,000
57 sales

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Price Trends

Momentum for Forest of Dean. For the headline GL16 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+8.6%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Forest of Dean
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~3% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 3%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

55/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:22 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.6°C
Avg Temperature
1037mm
Annual Rainfall
2680h
Sunshine/Year
21.8 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: August
Now: 19.1°C, OvercastHumidity: 51%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

44 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
98%
Rated Good or Very Good
44
Total Establishments
Maa CuisineTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
The Balti HutTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Al's PlaiceTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Orchard Trust Residential HomeCaring Premises
5/5
Bells HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

182m
Highabove sea level

At 182m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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