Poolway Court is in Coleford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL16 8DQ is located in the Coleford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poolway Court, Coleford, GL16 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL16 8BB, GL16 8DG, GL16 8BL, GL16 8BU, GL16 8BT, GL16 8DA, GL16 8AU, GL16 8DF, GL16 8BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL16 8DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 52.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 34.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 35.5% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 15.5% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 40.3% | 40.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 18.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 25% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 20.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.4% | 96.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 96.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poolway Court was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Poolway Court has the 26th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Berry Hill and the 114th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Poolway Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-03-31 | £188,578 |
| 6 Poolway Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2017-03-31 | £211,199 |
| 5 Poolway Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-07-22 | £283,307 |
| 4 Poolway Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2015-01-21 | £208,789 |
| 1 Poolway Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2014-03-13 | £189,920 |
GL16 8DQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Community Infant School Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Nine Wells Road , Berry Hill GL16 7AT | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellwood Primary School Bromley Road , Ellwood GL16 7LY | 3out of 4 | 3,297 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 | 1,607 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 | 4,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Hotel | Market Place, Coleford | 304 yd | |
| Sixteen Community Cafe LLP | 16 Bank Street, Coleford | 311 yd | |
| Ritmo Tapas Bar | 23 Market Place, Coleford | 317 yd | |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant | 12 St John Street, Coleford | 334 yd | |
| Kaplan's Cafe | 40 Market Place, Coleford | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Feathers | The Feathers Hotel, 30 Market Place | 342 yd | |
| The Dog House Micro Pub | 13 - 15 St John Street, Coleford | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Plaice | 31 Gloucester Road, Coleford | 171 yd | |
| The Balti Hut | 29 Gloucester Road, Coleford | 171 yd | |
| Maa Cuisine | 33 Gloucester Road, Coleford | 171 yd | |
| Milano Kebab House | 24 - 25 Market Place, Coleford | 304 yd | |
| Oriental Garden | 5 - 6 St Johns Court, Bank Street | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Old Station Way, Coleford | 347 yd | |
| The Co-op | Lords Hill, Coleford | 375 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 High Street, Coleford | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club LORDS HILL | golf, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Simone'S Health Club (Coleford) (Closed) Lords Hill | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Rockets Health & Fitness Club Rockets Health and Fitness Club Rockets Health and Fitness Club Mile End Road | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Broadwell Amatuers Fc POOLWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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.