The Crescent is in Coleford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL16 8EF 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 The Crescent, Coleford, GL16 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL16 8EE, GL16 8EG, GL16 8EP, GL16 8ED, GL16 8EQ, GL16 8EB, GL16 8EJ, GL16 8QE, GL16 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL16 8EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 56.9% | 49.3% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 43.1% | 50.7% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 30.6% | 35.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 42.9% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 46% | 42.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 26% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 19% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.4% | 98.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.9% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Berry Hill and the 32nd highest crime rate of 241 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Crescent, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-01-17 | £227,205 |
| 1 The Crescent, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-10-11 | £179,870 |
| 2 The Crescent, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-10-04 | £214,130 |
| 2 The Crescent, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2001-09-13 | £212,635 |
| 1 The Crescent, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1996-12-02 | £207,368 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Academy Bowens Hill Road , GL16 8DU | - not rated | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Bowens Hill Road , GL16 8DU | - not rated | 540 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's C of E Academy Bowens Hill Road , GL16 8DU | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Nine Wells Road , Berry Hill GL16 7AT | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,840 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakers School Five Acres , GL16 7QW | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Forest of Dean College Five Acres Campus , Berry Hill GL16 7JT | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 5,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Hall School Speech House Road , GL16 7EJ | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixteen Community Cafe LLP | 16 Bank Street, Coleford | 628 yd | |
| Scoff's Coffee House | 17 St John Street, Coleford | 659 yd | |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant | 12 St John Street, Coleford | 662 yd | |
| Ritmo Tapas Bar | 23 Market Place, Coleford | 705 yd | |
| Angel Hotel | Market Place, Coleford | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House Micro Pub | 13 - 15 St John Street, Coleford | 660 yd | |
| The Feathers | The Feathers Hotel, 30 Market Place | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Garden | 5 - 6 St Johns Court, Bank Street | 628 yd | |
| The Tramstop | 19 St John Street, Coleford | 659 yd | |
| Lucky Chinese Restaurant | 4 St John Street, Coleford | 662 yd | |
| Milano Kebab House | 24 - 25 Market Place, Coleford | 718 yd | |
| Al's Plaice | 31 Gloucester Road, Coleford | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 25 High Street, Coleford | 844 yd | |
| Lidl | Old Station Way, Coleford | 889 yd | |
| The Co-op | Lords Hill, Coleford | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields COLEFORD A F C COLEFORD A F C VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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.