Meadow Walk is in Sling, Coleford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL16 8LR is located in the Newland & Sling 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 Meadow Walk, Sling, Coleford, GL16 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL16 8LJ, GL16 8JL, GL16 8LZ, GL16 8JN, GL16 8JW, GL16 8RX, GL16 8LS, GL16 8JQ, GL16 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL16 8LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.4% | 27.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 50.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.4% | 40.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 38% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 19.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 24.1% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 16.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98.5% | 96% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Walk was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Bream average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Walk has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bream and the 85th lowest crime rate of 241 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Meadow Walk, Coleford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-04 | £193,090 |
| 10 Meadow Walk, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-12-12 | £187,118 |
| 2 Meadow Walk, Coleford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2021-01-27 | £383,330 |
| 10 Meadow Walk, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-12-04 | £203,272 |
| 22 Meadow Walk, Coleford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-10-27 | £261,067 |
GL16 8LR 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 8LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellwood Primary School Bromley Road , Ellwood GL16 7LY | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School Church Road , Clearwell GL16 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Community Infant School Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 2out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bream Church of England Primary School High Street , Bream GL15 6JW | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakers School Five Acres , GL16 7QW | - not rated | 5,045 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 | 5,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orepool Inn | Sling, Coleford | 289 yd | |
| Miners Sling | Chepstow Road, Sling | 468 yd | |
| Secret Forest Tea Room | Secret Forest, Lambsquay Road | 823 yd | |
| Lamproom Cafe | Clearwell Caves, The Rocks | 823 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | High Street, Clearwell | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clubhouse, Sling | Sling And District Recreation Club, Milestone Walk | 139 yd | |
| Ellwood AFC | Bromley Road, Ellwood | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellwood Community Primary School | grass pitches | 892 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.