Bessemer Close, Coleford, GL16 8HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL16 8HH 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	50.2%	49.3%	-0.9%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49.8%	50.7%	0.9%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 8HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	26.4%	25.1%	-1.3%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	54.7%	-2.4%	44.2%	10.5%
Separated	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	9%	9.9%	0.9%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	6.6%	7.9%	1.3%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

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	37.6%	36%	-1.6%	48.4%	-12.4%
Good health	39.7%	35.1%	-4.6%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	17.3%	20.9%	3.6%	12.7%	8.2%
Bad health	4.6%	7.6%	3.0%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.2%	26.2%	-3.0%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	7.8%	-7.3%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	11.7%	-2.0%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.3%	3.5%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.9%	18%	0.1%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	14.2%	25.2%	11.0%	33.8%	-8.6%
Other	6.1%	3.9%	-2.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
White	100%	99.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	94.5%	96.4%	1.9%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	3%	0.9%	-2.1%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	2.7%	-0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	96.4%	1.9%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.2%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	76.7%	-2.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	24.9%	13.5%	11.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Bessemer Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bessemer Close was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bessemer Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Berry Hill and the 86th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in GL16 8HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bessemer Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Forest Of Dean.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bessemer Close, Coleford, GL16 8HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL16 8HH

Average Price
£368,704

Semi-Detached
£488,000

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£344,844

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bessemer Close

Average Price
£369,604

Semi-Detached
£496,324

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£337,924

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bessemer CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Bessemer Close, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-02-12	£306,325
23 Bessemer Close, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-06-17	£322,175
17 Bessemer Close, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2012-08-03	£284,059
11 Bessemer Close, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2002-05-01	£516,500
17 Bessemer Close, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£84,000	2000-09-08	£283,814

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL16 8HH

Employment

GL16 8HH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL16 8HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	20
Other	6
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	10
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	881 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL	3out of 4	1,451 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coalway Community Infant School Coalway Road , GL16 7HL	4out of 4	1,451 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clearwell Church of England Primary School Church Road , Clearwell GL16 8LG	3out of 4	2,616 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellwood Primary School Bromley Road , Ellwood GL16 7LY	3out of 4	2,641 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Five Acres High School Five Acres , GL16 7QW	1out of 4	2,631 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Margaret Mary Warm Welcome	4 High Nash, Coleford	133 yd
Grosvenor Facilities Management (GFM)	GlaxoSmithKline Nutritional Healthcare, The Royal Forest Factory	243 yd
Bicky's	15 Pyart Court, Coleford	559 yd
Coleford Baptist Church	Newland Street, Coleford	652 yd
Art Of Coffee / The Lounge	5 - 6 Market Place, Coleford	670 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Feathers	The Feathers Hotel, 30 Market Place		722 yd
The Dog House Micro Pub	13 - 15 St John Street, Coleford		791 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China 21	2 Newland Street, Coleford	652 yd
Charcoal Grill	16 Market Place, Coleford	704 yd
Hong Kong House	32 Market Place, Coleford	722 yd
Milano Kebab House	24 - 25 Market Place, Coleford	769 yd
The Tramstop	19 St John Street, Coleford	791 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	25 High Street, Coleford	615 yd
Lidl	Old Station Way, Coleford	678 yd
The Co-op	Lords Hill, Coleford	695 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club LORDS HILL	golf, tennis courts	764 yd
Simone'S Health Club (Coleford) (Closed) Lords Hill	health and fitness suite	764 yd
The Gym At Coleford (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Stepbridge Road	health and fitness suite	906 yd
Milkwall Fc MILKWALL AFC MILKWALL AFC EDENWALL ROAD	grass pitches	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	192.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of GL16 8HH