Old Vicarage Court is in Coleford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL16 8RR is located in the Coleford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Vicarage Court, Coleford, GL16 8RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL16 8FE, GL16 8BJ, GL16 8RT, GL16 8DT, GL16 8BD, GL16 8DB, GL16 8BG, GL16 8RH, GL16 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL16 8RR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 55.8% | 52.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.2% | 47.3% | 3.1% | 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 | 32.4% | 34.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 32.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 18.8% | 16.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 35.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 24% | 24.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 25.7% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 10.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Vicarage Court was 363.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 487.7% higher than the Berry Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Vicarage Court has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Berry Hill and the 2nd highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Old Vicarage Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2025-03-19 | £98,000 |
| 7 Old Vicarage Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-11-23 | £91,883 |
| 1 Old Vicarage Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-03-31 | £119,104 |
| 5 Old Vicarage Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-12-18 | £97,855 |
| 17 Old Vicarage Court, Coleford, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2018-12-07 | £134,694 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL16 8RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Junior School 63 Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalway Community Infant School Coalway Road , GL16 7HL | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Primary School Nine Wells Road , Berry Hill GL16 7AT | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellwood Primary School Bromley Road , Ellwood GL16 7LY | 3out of 4 | 2,965 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 | 1,973 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 | 4,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amici Restaurant | Lords Hill, Coleford | 45 yd | |
| Bicky's | 15 Pyart Court, Coleford | 113 yd | |
| Bells Hotel \& Forest Of Dean Golf Club | The Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club, Lords Hill | 205 yd | |
| Kaplan's Cafe | 40 Market Place, Coleford | 244 yd | |
| Angel Hotel | Market Place, Coleford | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Feathers | The Feathers Hotel, 30 Market Place | 244 yd | |
| The Dog House Micro Pub | 13 - 15 St John Street, Coleford | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Plaice | 31 Gloucester Road, Coleford | 241 yd | |
| The Balti Hut | 29 Gloucester Road, Coleford | 241 yd | |
| Maa Cuisine | 33 Gloucester Road, Coleford | 241 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 32 Market Place, Coleford | 244 yd | |
| Milano Kebab House | 24 - 25 Market Place, Coleford | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | Lords Hill, Coleford | 45 yd | |
| Lidl | Old Station Way, Coleford | 86 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25 High Street, Coleford | 245 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club LORDS HILL | golf, tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Simone'S Health Club (Coleford) (Closed) Lords Hill | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Coalway Recreation Ground Coalway Road | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.