GL16 postcode: what it's like to live there
The GL16 district covers Coleford (Forest of Dean), Welsh Bicknor, Yorkley and Whitecroft. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£254k
England £300k
Recorded crime
64
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£33,504
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
86%
of homes
Council tax
£2,180
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
12 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in GL16
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£356k
Semi-detached
£238k
Terraced
£187k
Flat
£132k
Primary schools in GL16
- Berry Hill Primary School · GL16 7AT · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 17% in England
- Clearwell Church of England Primary School · GL16 8LG · Some aspects not as strong (2024)
- Coalway Primary School · GL16 7HL · Good (2023) · Top 34% in England
- Ellwood Primary School · GL16 7LY · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 44% in England
- English Bicknor Church of England Primary School · GL16 7PG · Good (2023)
- St John's C of E Academy · GL16 8DU · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 21% in England
Secondary schools in GL16
- Five Acres High School · GL16 7QW · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 31% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in GL16
- Berry Hill Under 5's Group · GL16 7QW · Good (Ofsted)
- Coalway Early Years · GL16 7HL · Good (Ofsted)
- Greenwoods Nursery Limited Coalway · GL16 7JY · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Stars Nursery · GL16 8DN · Good (Ofsted)
- The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre · GL16 8DU · Good (Ofsted)
- Berryhill Under Fives Group · GL16 7AT
- Greenwoods Nursery Limited English Bicknor · GL16 7PG · Good (Ofsted)
- Ellwood Nursery · GL16 7LY · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in GL16
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of GL16 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleford | 73% | £254k | Average | 12 min |
| Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels | 16% | £375k | Very low | 14 min |
| Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley | 11% | £310k | Very low | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the GL16 postcode?
GL16 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Coleford (Forest of Dean), Welsh Bicknor, Yorkley and Whitecroft, with 499 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in GL16?
The typical home price across GL16's neighbourhoods is £254k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in GL16?
6 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a GL16 postcode.