Postcode report
NP16 7BH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NP16 7BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP16 7BH is a postcode in Tidenham, Forest of Dean, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP16 7BH, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP16 7BH are safety and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP16 7BH is based on Forest of Dean 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,619 residents, 167 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near NP16 7BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £290k from 39 rolling sales, down 6.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP16 7BH can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP16 7BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NP16 7BH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NP16 7BH
Is NP16 7BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP16 7BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NP16 7BH?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP16 7BH?
LocaleIQ matched NP16 7BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP16 7BH?
The latest median sold price is £290k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP16 7BH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.