gloucester GL16 Postcodes

Gloucester (GL16)

The GL16 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 549 individual postcodes.

There are 48 electoral wards in the GL16 postcode area, including Badminton, Berkeley, Blakeney, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Cirencester, Coleford, Drybrook, Dursley, Dymock, Fairford, Gloucester, Lechlade, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Moreton-In-Marsh, Newent, Newnham, Ruardean, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Westbury-On-Severn, Wotton-Under-Edge which come under the local authority of the Forest of Dean Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in GL16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GL16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The GL16 postcode is a geographical area in the Gloucester district. It covers the four towns of Drybrook, Coleford, Newent, and Redmarley D'Abitot in the Forest of Dean area. It is part of the Forest of Dean non-metropolitan district.

The population of GL16 was estimated at 18,194 in June 2018, with over 10,000 people living in Drybrook alone. Drybrook is the largest market town of the four. The homes in GL16 include detached, semi-detached and terraced housing, with a mix of new and older properties.

The area offers plenty in the way of outdoor activities, with scenic views, walks and trails, historical sites, and numerous outdoor recreation spaces. Coleford is home to the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, one of the country's most famous trails. Visitors can take in the scenery and discover sculptures, carvings and other art works scattered along the route.

The economy of GL16 is largely driven by public sector work. Local employers include the NHS, GCHQ, HMRC and DEFRA. There is a higher concentration of self-employment than the national average. Locally, there are also a number of larger private companies.

The GL16 postcode is served by a variety of shops and services, including banks, post offices, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. Drybrook has the most, but Coleford, Newent and Redmarley D'Abitot all have some too.

Education provision in the GL16 postcode is quite strong, with a number of primary and secondary schools. Local secondary schools are Parkend Church of England School, John Kyrle High School and Drybrook Primary School. Local colleges include Gloucestershire College and Hartpury College or University Centre.

Public transport in GL16 is mainly provided by Stagecoach West. The area is served by a number of bus routes, offering convenient connections to Gloucester, Hereford, and other nearby towns and villages. There are two train stations nearby in Lydney and Coleford, connecting with other towns in the region.

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