Oakfields Coleford, Forest of Dean
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL16), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14700647.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £91,225 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 22, D: 8).
- Flood: 14 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 11.1 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Bells Field (3.6 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 178 to 187 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 51 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dixton Road Surgery, about 6.5 km (4.1 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 | 2 | £91,225 | £89,450 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £200,800 | £200,800 | £200,800 |
| 2021 | 1 | £142,500 | £142,500 | £142,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £91,500 | £91,500 | £91,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £111,000 | £88,000 | £134,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £58,000 | £47,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2023 | 44A GL16 8EN | Flat or maisonette | £89,450 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jan 2023 | 33A GL16 8EN | Flat or maisonette | £93,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2022 | 13 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £200,800 | |
| 5 Feb 2021 | 6 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £142,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 40 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 25 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2013 | 40 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £91,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2012 | 19 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2011 | 25 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £124,950 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 24 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 24 May 2006 | 33A GL16 8EN | Flat or maisonette | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 26 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £93,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2001 | 26 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 16 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 3 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 14 Nov 1997 | 20 GL16 8EN | Terraced | £42,500 | |
| 1 Dec 1995 | 44A GL16 8EN | Flat or maisonette | £14,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); Flat (8); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1976-1982 (20); 1967-1975 (9); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
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 (28% of about 1,030 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)
- Boxbush Rd Coleford: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Boxbush Rd Coleford: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- 10-14 Newland Street Coleford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 10-14 Newland Street Coleford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 10-14 Newland Street Coleford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Newland Street Coleford: up to 8 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Newland Street Coleford: up to 8 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL16 8EN | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 2 / 9 | unlikely |
| GL16 8DY | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 178 m and 187 m above sea level (183 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL16 8DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL16 8EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakfields Coleford | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newland Street Car Park | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 46.5 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dixton Road Surgery | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Chemists LTD | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rock Castle Dental Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Monmouth General Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Coleford Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bells Field 3.6 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Buchanan's Recreation Ground 4.4 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Whitecliff Iron Works, a scheduled monument, 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecliff Iron Works | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Scowles in Blake's Wood 870m north west of Scowles Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dingle Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Crowsnest Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Lord's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hooper's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ninewells Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Ruddle Marsh | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 | 50 | 51 |
1 of the street's 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's C of E Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | 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 |
| Coalway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Five Acres High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns C Of E Academy GL16 8DU | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Oriental Garden GL16 8BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Sixteen Community Cafe LLP GL16 8BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Oct 2024 |
| David Sheppard's Family Business GL16 8AP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Scoff's Coffee House GL16 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2026 |
| Forest Sweets & Treats GL16 8AP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Tram Stop GL16 8AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| The Dog House Micro Pub GL16 8AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant GL16 8AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Lucky Takeway GL16 8AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Little Stars GL16 8DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill GL16 8AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Adam Scott - The Choice Is Yours GL16 8AW | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Mills Newsagent GL16 8AW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Old White Hart Inn GL16 8AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oakfields (7); On or near Bircham Drive (4); On or near Sunny Bank (3); On or near Inwood Drive (2); On or near Astridge Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Meads Close · Albert Road · Sunnybank Road · Caudwell Close · Astridge Close · Blakes Way · South Road · Sunnybank Road · Copper Beech Close · Bircham Drive · Bowen's Hill Road · Inwood Drive
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.