Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Forest of Dean: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around GL16 8DU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 4 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 6 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St John's C of E Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FOREST OF DEAN PCN — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 11.8 ha total
- largest park 4.4 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
7shops & libraries
- 6 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Midcounties Co-operative, Lidl, Spar…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Coleford Gloucester Express — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near GL16 8DU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in GL16.
Average sold price by property type across the GL16 district, 2021–2026.
About GL16 8DU
GL16 8DU scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Coleford Gloucester Express 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, GL16 8DU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,140 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 6 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Good. The nearest school is St John's C of E Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FOREST OF DEAN PCN, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
