The postcode GL16 8QS is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL16 8QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL16 8QS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 8QS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to GL16 8QS is Scowles Road which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Greenacres and is 169 m away.
The closest primary school to GL16 8QS (for ages 11 and under) is St John's C of E Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 20, 2022.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Greenacres Campsite and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 103.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 94.7 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.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GL16 8QS 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 8QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL16 8QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL16 8QS
| 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 8QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's C of E Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 879 m |
| Five Acres High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.2 km | |
| Berry Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 2.44 km |
| Coalway Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 2.46 km |
| Coalway Community Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 2.46 km |
| Redbrook Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.79 km |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 3.25 km |
| Ellwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 3.92 km |
| English Bicknor Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.06 km | |
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 5.8 km |
| Lydbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 5.87 km |
| Whitchurch CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2012) | 6.49 km |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.58 km | |
| Parkend Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 6.66 km |
| St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (October 19, 2011) | 6.77 km |
| Pillowell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 7.78 km |
| Goodrich CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 8.31 km |
| Woodside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 8.34 km |
| Yorkley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 3, 2016) | 8.46 km |
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 8.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL16 8QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Campsite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Coleford St John's Playgroup | Exempt | 879 m | |
| St John's C Of E Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2019 | 879 m | |
| The Forest Of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 879 m | |
| Little Stars | Awaiting Inspection | 1.12 km | |
| Dean Forest Hospice Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2018 | 1.16 km | |
| The Coombs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 1.16 km | |
| China 21 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 1.16 km | |
| Coleford Baptist Church | Exempt | 1.16 km | |
| Forest Friends Nursery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2017 | 1.17 km | |
| Caked Up | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 1.2 km | |
| David Sheppard's Family Business | Awaiting Inspection | 1.2 km | |
| Scoff's Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2020 | 1.2 km | |
| The Tramstop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 1.2 km | |
| Adam Scott - The Choice Is Yours | Exempt August 24, 2017 | 1.21 km | |
| Charcoal Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2019 | 1.21 km | |
| Mills Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2017 | 1.21 km | |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection | 1.22 km | |
| Lucky Chinese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2020 | 1.22 km | |
| Oriental Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2022 | 1.22 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL16 8QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Greenacres | 169 m | |
| Greenacres | 181 m | |
| Pear Tree Cottage | 551 m | |
| Pear Tree Cottage | 559 m | |
| Greenmoors | 598 m | |
| Lydney Harbour | 13.06 km | |
| Lydney Harbour | 13.06 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 33.74 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 45.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL16 8QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Crowsnest Wood | 186 m | |
| Dingle Wood | 430 m | |
| Bell's Grove | 948 m | |
| Marion's Inclosure | 1.09 km | |
| Blake's Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Bircham Wood | 1.28 km | |
| The Brake | 1.33 km | |
| Ellis Reddings Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Galder's Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Astridge Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Upper Meadow Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Bond's Wood | 1.73 km | |
| Swan Pool | 1.75 km | |
| Birchen Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Berry Hill | 1.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL16 8QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 30 Mbps | 103.8 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.6 Mbps | 94.7 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.6 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 116 | 109 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 300 | 300 |
Energy usage data for GL16 8QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.79650800 |
| Longitude | -2.63487200 |
| OS Easting | 356314 |
| OS Northing | 0211064 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049853 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Forest of Dean 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Forest of Dean 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |