Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Forest of Dean: the nearest school rated Good 1.2 miles off, roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around GL16 8LG.
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?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 4 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Ellwood Primary School (Good) — 1.2 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 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?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 9 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- rural
- open countryside (2.4 ha total
- largest park 1.4 ha (0.42 mi away))
Nearest: St Peter's Church — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
6shops & libraries
- 5 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Tesco, Midcounties Co-operative, Lidl…
- library 1.6 mi
Nearest: Spar - Coleford — 1.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near GL16 8LG.
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 8LG
GL16 8LG scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with no crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, GL16 8LG is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,156 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 high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Clearwell Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.1 mi away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of GL16 8LG. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
