GL16 — COLEFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL16 is £302,436, which is 31% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL16 cost 5.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL16 have fallen 8.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£376,271	266
Semi-detached	£243,488	188
Terraced	£202,797	90
Flat	£127,767	39
All types	£302,436	633

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 22.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL16 has a crime rate well 72% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL16 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Berry Hill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Coalway Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Coalway Community Infant School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Ellwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clearwell Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

94,930

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL16 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL16 is collected by Gloucester Council. The Band D rate is £2,219/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL16 — COLEFORD

Area Summary

GL16 (COLEFORD) offers property prices near the national average (£302,436), low crime (72% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL16?

The average house price in GL16 (COLEFORD) is £302,436, based on 633 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.3% over the past year.

Is GL16 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL16 is significantly below the national average (22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL16?

There are 9 schools in or near GL16. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in GL16?

Council tax in GL16 is collected by Gloucester Council. The Band D rate is £2,219 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL16?

The average broadband download speed in GL16 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in GL16 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 94,930.