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Sub-area · Coleford · Forest of Dean · South West

Living in Forest of Dean 007G

Part of Coleford · 1,263 residents

Forest of Dean 007G is a sub-area in Coleford, Forest of Dean that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £820 a month, up 2.5% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £204/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom decile of UK sub-areas (94th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 0% of premises — check before signing.

Median rent
£820+2.5%
vs last year
Liveability
77/100
Composite score
Safety
98/100
Higher is safer
Transport
12/100
Transit + walk
Schools
24/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
0%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3415%
35–4916%
50–6423%
65+28%
Population1,263
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied89%
Private rent10%
Social rent1%
Flats2%
Terraced5%
Semi-detached30%
Detached58%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person25%Couple with children20%Lone parent6%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 1.40
White99%Asian0%Black0%Mixed0%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian54%Muslim0%No religion39%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK98%
Born outside UK2%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair13%Bad5%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above28%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications18%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Forest of Dean 007G?

Forest of Dean 007G sits inside Coleford, part of the wider Forest of Dean council area in South West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Forest of Dean 007G for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Forest of Dean 007G?
The median monthly rent across Forest of Dean 007G is £820.
How safe is Forest of Dean 007G?
Forest of Dean 007G has a safety score of 98/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Forest of Dean 007G?
Transport score: 12/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Forest of Dean 007G part of?
Forest of Dean 007G sits inside the Coleford neighbourhood, in Forest of Dean, South West.