GL16 Coleford in the Forest of Dean area has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.1% for property prices, considerably below the national average, whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.1% annually over the same period. Population growth remains modest at 0.7% over five years. The district scores 51.2 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it at the 57th percentile nationally, indicating moderate fundamentals relative to UK markets. Currently classified as latent stage gentrification, GL16 demonstrates the characteristics of a maturing market with diverging price and rental trends, though both growth metrics remain relatively constrained compared to higher-performing regions.
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- 1Property prices up 1.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Coleford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.0 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
36 planning applications submitted in GL16 over the last six months, 4 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Prior approval for the demolition of the dark green building, associated silos, and removal of the delivery ramp.Jun 2026 · pending
- Erection of a single storey side extension with associated works for the benefit of a disabled person. Demolition of existing side extension.Mar 2026 · pending
- Erection of detached garden room with associated works. Demolition of existing garage.Feb 2026 · Consent
Coleford (GL16) common questions
Is Coleford up and coming?
Coleford (GL16) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 32% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Coleford safe?
Coleford has a safety score of 89/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Coleford?
The average property price in Coleford (GL16) is £296k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Coleford?
The median monthly rent in Coleford (GL16) is £986 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Coleford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bristol (BS3), Lydney (GL15), Glastonbury (BA6), Bristol (BS6), Bristol (BS16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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