The postcode GL16 8FJ is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in August 2021 and is an active postcode. GL16 8FJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL16 8FJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GL16 8FJ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to GL16 8FJ is Tufthorn Avenue which is centered 102 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Tufthorn Industrial Estate and is 119 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.19 km away at Dean Forest Railway
The closest primary school to GL16 8FJ (for ages 11 and under) is Coalway Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 18, 2017.
Policing for GL16 8FJ is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GL16 8FJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL16 8FJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL16 8FJ
| Introduction | August 2021 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL16 8FJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalway Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 879 m |
| Coalway Community Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 879 m |
| St John's C of E Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.35 km |
| Ellwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 1.86 km |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 2.11 km |
| Five Acres High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.59 km | |
| Berry Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 3.11 km |
| Redbrook Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 4.29 km |
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 4.48 km |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.56 km | |
| Parkend Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 4.58 km |
| Pillowell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 5.67 km |
| St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (October 19, 2011) | 5.91 km |
| English Bicknor Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.96 km | |
| Lydbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 6.04 km |
| Yorkley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 3, 2016) | 6.37 km |
| Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2016) | 7.93 km |
| Soudley School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 7.96 km |
| Lydney Church of England Community School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.08 km | |
| Woodside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 8.14 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL16 8FJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 254 m | |
| Marsh Produce | Exempt | 313 m | |
| Wye Valley Bacon & Sausage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2019 | 313 m | |
| The Corner Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 524 m | |
| Tufthorn Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2019 | 626 m | |
| Perrygrove Railway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 652 m | |
| Puzzlewood Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2019 | 652 m | |
| Grosvenor Facilities Management (GFM) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 694 m | |
| Bells Hotel \& Forest Of Dean Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2019 | 790 m | |
| Bicky's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2020 | 808 m | |
| Thoroughbread Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 21, 2020 | 808 m | |
| The Happy Apple Fruit & Vegetable Company Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 815 m | |
| Orchard Trust Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2017 | 852 m | |
| Brisland Meats Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 879 m | |
| Caterlink Limited At Coalway Junior/Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 879 m | |
| Coalway Early Years | Exempt | 879 m | |
| Coalway Kids Club | Exempt January 16, 2018 | 879 m | |
| Eskimarket (Coleford) Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 30, 2018 | 879 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2020 | 907 m | |
| Amici Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 958 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL16 8FJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Tufthorn Industrial Estate | 119 m | |
| Tufthorn Industrial Estate | 137 m | |
| Ruffet Close | 163 m | |
| Ruffet Close | 171 m | |
| Pingry Business Park | 317 m | |
| Dean Forest Railway | 4.19 km | |
| Parkend (Dean Forest Railway) | 4.19 km | |
| Lydney Harbour | 11 km | |
| Lydney Harbour | 11 km | |
| Sharpness Old Docks | 11.08 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 32.59 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 44.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL16 8FJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Perrygrove Wood | 157 m | |
| Puzzle Wood | 691 m | |
| Great Lambsquay Wood | 807 m | |
| Lower Palmers Flat | 883 m | |
| Gorsty Knoll | 931 m | |
| Breckness Court Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Lord's Hill | 1.06 km | |
| Little Lambsquay Wood | 1.11 km | |
| Milkwall Inclosure | 1.23 km | |
| St James Caravan Park | 1.23 km | |
| Galder's Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Birchill Inclosure | 1.33 km | |
| Jugshole Pool | 1.37 km | |
| Little Eddie's Field Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Wort Hill | 1.44 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.78531500 |
| Longitude | -2.61018800 |
| OS Easting | 358006 |
| OS Northing | 0209804 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Forest of Dean |
| County Electorial Division | Coleford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Coleford |
| Local Authority District | Forest of Dean |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Gloucestershire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Gloucestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000080 |
| Travel To Work Area | Cinderford and Ross-on-Wye |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Gloucestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Gloucestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Gloucestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Coleford (Forest of Dean) BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Coleford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049849 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Forest of Dean 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Forest of Dean 007F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |