Park Road is in Berry Hill, Coleford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL16 7QU 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 Park Road, Berry Hill, Coleford, GL16 7QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL16 7QX, GL16 7BA, GL16 7AQ, GL16 7AA, GL16 7QY, GL16 7BB, GL16 7QT, GL16 7QZ, GL16 7SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL16 7QU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 47.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL16 7QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 20.3% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 64% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.4% | 44.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 19.6% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 6.2% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 31.9% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 97% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% lower than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Park Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Berry Hill and the 115th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29A Park Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-31 | £335,285 |
| 39 Park Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2021-11-03 | £271,745 |
| 37A Park Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-08-25 | £418,305 |
| 33 Park Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2021-06-25 | £256,747 |
| 31A Park Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-06-15 | £322,188 |
GL16 7QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL16 7QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL16 7QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill Primary School Nine Wells Road , Berry Hill GL16 7AT | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's C of E Academy Bowens Hill Road , GL16 8DU | 1out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Community Infant School Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Bicknor Church of England Primary School English Bicknor , GL16 7PG | 3out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 614 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 | 4,885 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | Globe Inn, Park Road | 92 yd | |
| Baguette Stop | The Baguette Shop, Unicorn House | 103 yd | |
| Pitchside Cafe | Berry Hill Rugby Football Club, Lakers Road | 158 yd | |
| Forest Holidays | Christchurch Campsite, Bracelands Drive | 770 yd | |
| Hot Pot Pottery | The House Of Bread, Ross Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill Rugby Club | Lakers Road, Five Acres | 158 yd | |
| Gamekeepers Inn | Lower Lane, Five Acres | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huang's Takeaway | 41 Park Road, Berry Hill | 95 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakers School | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Coleford (Closed) | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Royal Forest Of Dean Campus (Closed) | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| The Forest Of Dean Gymnastics & Fitness Centre | health and fitness suite | 664 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 | 45.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.