Postcode NP16 7BJ (Forest of Dean)

Map showing NP16 7BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode NP16 7BJ is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. NP16 7BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NP16 7BJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 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 NP16 7BJ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to NP16 7BJ is Coleford Road which is centered 194 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bishton Lane and is 181 m away. The closest railway station is Chepstow Rail Station, 1.58 km away.

The closest primary school to NP16 7BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Tutshill Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 13, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on January 23, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of NP16 7BJ is The Boat Inn and is 1.03 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on July 4, 2019.

Policing for NP16 7BJ is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to NP16 7BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NP16 7BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Coleford Road 194 m
Elm Road 348 m
Mopla Road 452 m
Bishton Lane 466 m
Sedbury Lane 962 m
B4228 8.35 km
A38 11.87 km
A466 16.83 km
M5 16.96 km
A40 22.05 km
M4 39.69 km
A48 40.29 km
A417 45.07 km
A361 48.96 km
A449 56.89 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NP16 7BJ

Introduction June 1999
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NP16 7BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tutshill Church of England Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
0 m
Dean Close St John's 698 m
Offa's Mead Academy Special Measures
(December 12, 2018)
1.39 km
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.58 km
Woolaston Primary School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
7.47 km
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2017)
7.58 km
St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(October 19, 2011)
9.27 km
Olveston Church of England Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
9.83 km
Aylburton Church of England Primary School 10.25 km
Sheiling School Good
(March 12, 2020)
10.47 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Outstanding
(February 5, 2014)
10.51 km
The Castle School Good
(November 25, 2021)
10.69 km
Marlwood School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
11.07 km
Tockington Manor School 11.15 km
Gillingstool Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2018)
11.24 km
The Dean Academy Good
(September 23, 2021)
11.68 km
St Helen's Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 18, 2019)
11.88 km
Lydney Church of England Community School 12.14 km
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy Good
(September 29, 2016)
13.31 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NP16 7BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Caterlink Limited At Tutshill C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 7, 2019
0 m
A & H Jones Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 22, 2021
438 m
Cafe On The Hill Tutshill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
438 m
Riverside Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
438 m
St Johns On The Hill School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
698 m
Castleford House Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2021
747 m
The Lodge At Castleford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 27, 2018
747 m
Stoulgrove Country House B\&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
748 m
Broadrock Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
874 m
The Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 4, 2019
1.03 km
The Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 4, 2019
1.03 km
Panevino Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
March 3, 2020
1.07 km
Woodfield Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
May 1, 2019
1.07 km
Panevino Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
March 3, 2020
1.07 km
Woodfield Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
May 1, 2019
1.07 km
Una Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 6, 2019
1.17 km
Una Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 6, 2019
1.17 km
Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
1.24 km
The Three Tuns Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 15, 2019
1.24 km
Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
1.24 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NP16 7BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Bishton Lane Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Bishton Lane Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Elm Road Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Elm Road Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Elm Close Bus Stop/Station 534 m
Chepstow Rail Station Rail 1.58 km
Bristol Airport Air 29.88 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 43.42 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NP16 7BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Chapelhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 415 m
Pierce Wood Woodland Or Forest 955 m
Alcove Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Apostles' Rocks Wetland 1.32 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Castle Dell Valley 1.47 km
Wallhope Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Cave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Crossway Green Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Ban-y-gor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Park Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Liveoaks Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Tallard's Marsh Wetland 2.02 km
Liveoaks Brake Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Lower Wyndcliff Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km

Location

Country England
County Gloucestershire
Latitude 51.65387000
Longitude -2.66579100
OS Easting 354037
OS Northing 0195219
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25662
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gloucestershire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Forest of Dean
County Electorial Division Sedbury ED
Electoral Ward Tidenham
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000080
Travel To Work Area Newport

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Chepstow BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Sedbury BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049870
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Forest of Dean 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Forest of Dean 010E
Output Area / Small Area 1C2