Broadwell Bridge Broadwell, Forest of Dean
6 addresses across 1 postcode (GL16), about 30 m long. USRN 14701869.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £370,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Forest of Dean costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 10.4 km (6.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bells Field, is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 219 to 220 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Yorkley Health Centre(Wg), about 6.5 km (4 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £247,975 | £247,000 | £248,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £233,500 | £233,500 | £233,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £230,000 | £225,000 | £235,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 1998 | 4 | £103,750 | £97,500 | £105,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2023 | 5 GL16 7GA | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2015 | 5 GL16 7GA | Detached | £247,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 1 GL16 7GA | Detached | £248,950 | |
| 8 May 2013 | 5 GL16 7GA | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2011 | 4 GL16 7GA | Detached | £247,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 5 GL16 7GA | Detached | £233,500 | |
| 19 Sep 2005 | 4 GL16 7GA | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2005 | 5 GL16 7GA | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2003 | 3 GL16 7GA | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 18 May 2001 | 5 GL16 7GA | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 17 Nov 2000 | 3 GL16 7GA | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 17 Apr 1998 | 1 GL16 7GA | Detached | £97,500 | New build. |
| 8 Apr 1998 | 3 GL16 7GA | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 4 GL16 7GA | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 1998 | WINDHOVER, 2 GL16 7GA | Detached | £102,500 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 5 GL16 7GA | Detached | £107,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Forest of Dean in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,629 | £1,900 | £2,172 | £2,443 | £2,986 | £3,529 | £4,072 | £4,887 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 219 m and 220 m above sea level (220 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL16 7GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Hall Broadwell | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cinderford | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Sharpness Old Docks | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 46.9 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Yorkley Health Centre(Wg) | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Chemists LTD | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willow Tree Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Dilke Memorial Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Coleford Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bells Field 3.6 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,710 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 170 m |
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jugshole Pool | Lake or reservoir | 370 m south |
| Lord's Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Howlers Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Birchill Inclosure | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Bix Slade | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Ruddle Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Forest of Dean: see them on the Forest of Dean page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Five Acres High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's C of E Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Berry Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwell Amateurs Football Club GL16 7BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Salvation Army GL16 7BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wilkes Meadow (7); On or near North Road (2); On or near Kingsway (1); On or near Bloxsome Close (1); On or near Barn Hill Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- GL16 7GA: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Church Walk · Sun Lane · Stafford Close · Stephens Place · Kingsway · Barn Hill Road · Ambrose Lane · Fox's Lane · Wilkes Meadow · Campbell Road · Fox's Lane · Bloxsome Close
All the streets in GL16 and across Forest of Dean.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.