St John Street is in Coleford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL16 8AR is located in the Coleford 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 St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL16 8AP, GL16 8AG, GL16 8BA, GL16 8AE, GL16 8TR, GL16 8AA, GL16 8AW, GL16 8DN, GL16 8AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL16 8AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 44.2% | 48.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 55.8% | 51.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 40.2% | 39.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 35.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 36.9% | 40.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 14.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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 | 21.5% | 18.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 18.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 28.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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 | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.3% | 94.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St John Street was 253.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 309.3% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St John Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Berry Hill and the 5th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 St John Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-12-22 | £187,321 |
| 10 St John Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2016-04-29 | £139,707 |
| 10 St John Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2010-03-05 | £168,187 |
| 14 St John Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-03-10 | £194,837 |
| 14 St John Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-07-25 | £233,111 |
GL16 8AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's C of E Academy Bowens Hill Road , GL16 8DU | 1out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Community Infant School Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Nine Wells Road , Berry Hill GL16 7AT | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellwood Primary School Bromley Road , Ellwood GL16 7LY | 3out of 4 | 3,269 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 | 1,877 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 | 5,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant | 12 St John Street, Coleford | 2 yd | |
| Scoff's Coffee House | 17 St John Street, Coleford | 23 yd | |
| Sixteen Community Cafe LLP | 16 Bank Street, Coleford | 42 yd | |
| Ritmo Tapas Bar | 23 Market Place, Coleford | 49 yd | |
| Angel Hotel | Market Place, Coleford | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House Micro Pub | 13 - 15 St John Street, Coleford | 18 yd | |
| The Feathers | The Feathers Hotel, 30 Market Place | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Chinese Restaurant | 4 St John Street, Coleford | 2 yd | |
| The Tramstop | 19 St John Street, Coleford | 23 yd | |
| Oriental Garden | 5 - 6 St Johns Court, Bank Street | 42 yd | |
| Milano Kebab House | 24 - 25 Market Place, Coleford | 71 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 32 Market Place, Coleford | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 25 High Street, Coleford | 184 yd | |
| Lidl | Old Station Way, Coleford | 249 yd | |
| The Co-op | Lords Hill, Coleford | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club LORDS HILL | golf, tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Simone'S Health Club (Coleford) (Closed) Lords Hill | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields COLEFORD A F C COLEFORD A F C VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.