The postcode GL16 8PD is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL16 8PD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL16 8PD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 8PD as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to GL16 8PD is Staunton Road which is centered 1.48 km away.
The nearest bus stop is White Horse Inn and is 569 m away.
The closest primary school to GL16 8PD (for ages 11 and under) is Redbrook Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 6, 2019.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Greenacres Campsite and is 2.29 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 114.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 112.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for GL16 8PD 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 8PD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL16 8PD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL16 8PD
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 8PD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.33 km |
| St John's C of E Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 3.13 km |
| Berry Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 3.6 km |
| Five Acres High School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.71 km | |
| Coalway Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 4.71 km |
| Coalway Community Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 4.71 km |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 5.12 km |
| English Bicknor Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.2 km | |
| Whitchurch CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2012) | 5.28 km |
| Ellwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 6.17 km |
| Lydbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 6.7 km |
| Llangrove CE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 7.32 km |
| Goodrich CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 7.7 km |
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 7.74 km |
| St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (October 19, 2011) | 8.08 km |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.77 km | |
| Parkend Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 8.94 km |
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 9.25 km |
| Woodside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 9.32 km |
| Walford Nursery & Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 10.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL16 8PD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 542 m | |
| The Elms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 651 m | |
| Greenacres Campsite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| Redbrook C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 2.33 km | |
| Redbrook Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2018 | 2.33 km | |
| Kymin View Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 14, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Kymin View Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2022 | 2.5 km | |
| Martin McColls Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Kymin View Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 14, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Kymin View Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2022 | 2.5 km | |
| Martin McColls Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Cherry Orchard Farm Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2018 | 2.55 km | |
| Bigwell Fly Fishery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 2.59 km | |
| The Bell Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2019 | 2.62 km | |
| Wyesham Christian Fellowship | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2018 | 2.66 km | |
| Wyesham Christian Fellowship | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2018 | 2.66 km | |
| Forest Holidays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 2.76 km | |
| Monmouth Prep School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2019 | 2.86 km | |
| Monmouth Prep School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2019 | 2.86 km | |
| Hot Pot Pottery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2017 | 2.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL16 8PD - Data from Apr 2022
| White Horse Inn | 569 m | |
| White Horse Inn Junction | 587 m | |
| White Horse Inn | 591 m | |
| Staunton House | 622 m | |
| Village Hall | 719 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 35.25 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 46.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL16 8PD - Data from Dec 2021
| Buck Stone | 182 m | |
| Rodge Wood | 207 m | |
| Birchen Wood | 701 m | |
| Knockalls Inclosure | 910 m | |
| Bunjups Wood | 971 m | |
| Bond's Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Highmeadow Woods | 1.21 km | |
| Blake's Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Patches Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Swanpool Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Swan Pool | 1.61 km | |
| Beaulieu Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Furnace Grove | 1.7 km | |
| Harper's Grove | 1.72 km | |
| Redding's Inclosure | 1.72 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL16 8PD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 102.7 Mbps | 114.5 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Upload | 100.5 Mbps | 112.9 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 200 | 200 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 300 | 300 |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.80702300 |
| Longitude | -2.66334600 |
| OS Easting | 354361 |
| OS Northing | 0212251 |
| 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 | Newland & Sling |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049848 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Forest of Dean 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Forest of Dean 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |