Marsh Lane Sling, Forest of Dean
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL16), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long. USRN 14700197.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £705,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 7.6 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 168 to 170 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wye Valley Practice, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £705,000 | £705,000 | £705,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £294,975 | £159,950 | £430,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2013 | 2 | £262,000 | £229,000 | £295,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £301,000 | £250,000 | £352,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £126,500 | £95,000 | £158,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £145,000 | £90,000 | £200,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2022 | WOODSIDE HOUSE GL16 7NA | Detached | £705,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | THE PONDEROSA GL16 7NA | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 26 Feb 2016 | WOODSIDE HOUSE GL16 7NA | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | THE COTTAGE GL16 7NA | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2013 | WILLOW COTTAGE GL16 7NA | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2013 | MAGNOLIA COTTAGE GL16 7NA | Semi-detached | £229,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2007 | WOODSIDE HOUSE GL16 7NA | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | DAMSON COTTAGE GL16 7NA | Detached | £352,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | HOMELEA GL16 7NA | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | ELTON HOUSE GL16 7NA | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2002 | MAGNOLIA COTTAGE GL16 7NA | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | ELTON HOUSE GL16 7NA | Detached | £158,000 | |
| 27 May 1998 | HOMELEA GL16 7NA | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1998 | GREENACRES GL16 7NA | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 17 Mar 1997 | 4 GL16 7NA | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 14 Jun 1996 | DAMSON COTTAGE GL16 7NA | Detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (38% of about 710 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Adj The Laurels Sling: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Adj The Laurels Sling: up to 15 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: GIGACLEAR LIMITED, Utility asset works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 168 m and 170 m above sea level (169 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL16 7NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL16 7ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Chepstow 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Montague Inn Sling | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lydney | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 43.4 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wye Valley Practice | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Willow Tree Dental Practice | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Lydney Hospital | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Santander | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,250 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,990 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dark Hill iron works and brickworks complex and Bear 220m south and 200m south east of Yew Tree Cottage, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Hill iron works and brickworks complex and Bear 220m south and 200m south east of Yew Tree Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Titanic Steel Works 230m south west of Yew Tree Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Village cross at Clearwell | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Clearwell Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwellmeend Inclosure Number 2 | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Clementsendgreen Inclosure | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Causeway Pool | Lake or reservoir | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Wort Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Oakwood Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Farm Vintage Cider GL16 8LJ | Manufacturers/packers | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Sling Community Hub Ltd GL16 8JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (gloucestershire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Hawthorn Drive · Clements End Road · Clays Road · Michaels Way · Meadow Walk · Marsh Hill · Clements End Road · Marsh Way · Oaklands
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.