South Road is in Broadwell, Coleford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL16 7BH is located in the Berry Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, GL16 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL16 7DX, GL16 7HD, GL16 7BQ, GL16 7BJ, GL16 7BG, GL16 7BE, GL16 7GA, GL16 7ED, GL16 7EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL16 7BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 33.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 45.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 22% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 19.9% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 15.9% | -5.6% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.3% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 98% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 79.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Berry Hill and the 71st highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 South Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-07-21 | £182,927 |
| 2A South Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-11-17 | £244,449 |
| 2 South Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2003-05-30 | £590,159 |
| 2 South Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2002-09-27 | £575,685 |
| 2 South Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 1998-09-22 | £700,795 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL16 7BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Community Infant School Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's C of E Academy Bowens Hill Road , GL16 8DU | 1out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Nine Wells Road , Berry Hill GL16 7AT | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellwood Primary School Bromley Road , Ellwood GL16 7LY | 3out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acres High School Five Acres , GL16 7QW | 1out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School Speech House , GL16 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Bird In Hand, 43 North Road | 526 yd | |
| Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd | Forest Hills Golf Club, Mile End Road | 798 yd | |
| Bells Hotel \& Forest Of Dean Golf Club | The Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club, Lords Hill | 1,054 yd | |
| Dome Garden | Perch Lodge, Edge End Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, Parkend Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadwell Amatuers Fc POOLWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 89 yd |
| Rockets Health & Fitness Club Rockets Health and Fitness Club Rockets Health and Fitness Club Mile End Road | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Forest Hills Golf Club MILE END ROAD | golf | 745 yd |
| Coalway Recreation Ground Coalway Road | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Simone'S Health Club (Coleford) (Closed) Lords Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club LORDS HILL | golf, tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.