Forest Road, Milkwall, Coleford
House prices, sold prices and local information for GL16 7LB.
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At a glance
26 property sales on Forest Road, Milkwall, Coleford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £207,091. Average sale prices rose from £149,167 in 2016 to £271,667 in 2025 (+82%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 42% semi-detached, 35% detached, 15% flat. Recorded sale prices on Forest Road range from £105,000 to £499,950. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Forest Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forest Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all GL16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 28 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £207,091 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Detached | 9 | £318,883 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Flat | 4 | £124,863 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £190,500 | 10 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Forest Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 30 Sep 2025 | £132,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 14, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 10 Jul 2025 | £438,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hunters Gate, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 21 Feb 2025 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12A, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 19 Dec 2024 | £321,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 10 Dec 2024 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12B, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 16 Sep 2024 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 15 Jul 2024 | £499,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 4 Jul 2024 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2A, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 9 Sep 2022 | £149,950 | Flat | Freehold |
| 9, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 12 Aug 2022 | £212,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 14 Apr 2022 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 10 Dec 2021 | £206,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 21 May 2021 | £248,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 20 May 2021 | £248,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12A, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 16 Apr 2021 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 27 Jan 2021 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 23 Oct 2020 | £229,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2B, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 15 Mar 2019 | £112,500 | Flat | Freehold |
| 25, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 18 Jan 2019 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 10 Jan 2018 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 5 Jan 2018 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 8 Dec 2017 | £347,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 8 Nov 2017 | £197,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Bells View, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 23 Jun 2017 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Alexanders Gate, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 17 Mar 2017 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2A, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 22 Dec 2016 | £105,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| Hunters Gate, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 2 Dec 2016 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Forest Road GL16 7LB | 20 May 2016 | £182,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2B, Forest Road | £112,500 (Mar 2019) → £132,000 (Sep 2025) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 14, Forest Road | £345,000 (Jan 2021) → £438,000 (Jul 2025) | +27% over 4 yrs |
| Hunters Gate, Forest Road | £160,000 (Dec 2016) → £245,000 (Feb 2025) | +53% over 8 yrs |
| 12A, Forest Road | £210,000 (Apr 2021) → £321,000 (Dec 2024) | +53% over 4 yrs |
| 11, Forest Road | £165,000 (Apr 2022) → £210,000 (Dec 2024) | +27% over 3 yrs |
| 2A, Forest Road | £105,000 (Dec 2016) → £149,950 (Sep 2022) | +43% over 6 yrs |
| 26, Forest Road | £182,500 (May 2016) → £197,000 (Nov 2017) | +8% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Forest Road
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forest Road in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forest Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness Flood alert area
- River Wye in Gloucestershire Flood alert area
- Rivers in the Forest of Dean Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Forest Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalway Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ellwood Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School 41 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St John's C of E Academy 155 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Five Acres High School 786 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Lydney station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Corner Store (opp, Tufthorn Road) 2 min walk
- The Corner Store (by, Tufthorn Road) 2 min walk
- Lambsquay Road (on, Lambsquay Road) 3 min walk
- Lambsquay Road (in, Lambsquay Road) 3 min walk
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Eskimarket Coalway · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Coleford · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op The Marshes Coleford · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Coleford Gloucester Express · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Chemists Ltd · 0.8 mi
- Coleford Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Willow Tree Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- Rock Castle Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 552 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,304 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 63% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 97% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 92% |
Share of homes across Forest of Dean with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Forest Road
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Who lives around Forest Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 97.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.6% | 50.6% |
| No religion | 39.4% | 41.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 2% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.8% | 28.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 17.6% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.3% | 37.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 33.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 16.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8% | 12.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Forest of Dean.
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Council tax here
Forest of Dean Band D is £2,443 a year (Band A £1,629). See every band.
Estate agents near Forest Road
- Dean Properties 0.8 mi
- Bidmead Cook 0.9 mi
- Kevin J Toombs 1.0 mi
- Steve Gooch 1.0 mi
- Dean Estate Agents 1.0 mi
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