GL16 8JG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GL16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8JG) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case GL which means Gloucester.
- Postal District. In our case GL16.
- Postal Sector. In our case GL16 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JG.
The regional mail center for the post area GL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the GL16 8JG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the GL16 8JG postcode have the street address of Oakwood Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GL16 8JG postcode is home to a bustling 81 residents!
GL16 8JG is within the village of Sling.
The GL16 8JG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in GL16 8JG are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these flats, most are detached.
Most properties in GL16 8JG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.7699747076 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.60770377949 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Coleford
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 52.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Fog | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 50.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Drizzle | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 57.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 44.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 44.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 43.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 35.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 23.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 40.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 40.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 39.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 18.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 36.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 52.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 57.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.660 |
GL16 8JG has an average download speed of 52.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,560 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
30% of postcodes (349,494) have slower broadband speeds.
70% of postcodes (833,587) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
GL16 8JG has an average upload speed of 13.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
54% of postcodes (638,632) have slower upload speeds.
45% of postcodes (533,854) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Bream Church of England Primary School
Address: Bream Church of England Primary School, High Street, Bream, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6JW
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact:
Ellwood Primary School
Address: Ellwood Primary School, Bromley Road, Ellwood, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LY
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01594833232
Coalway Community Infant School
Address: Coalway Community Infant School, Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01594833457
Coalway Junior School
Address: Coalway Junior School, 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01594810271
St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School
Address: St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School, High Street, St Briavel's, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6TD
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: 01594530428
St John's Church of England Academy
Address: St John's Church of England Academy, Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DU
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact:
Clearwell Church of England Primary School
Address: Clearwell Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8LG
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01594834904
Nearest Dentists
WILLOW TREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2-3 PYART COURT, COLEFORD, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RG
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
ROCK CASTLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 32 NEWLAND STREET, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8AL
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5NQ
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HILL STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5HH
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
IAN STORRAR DENTAL SURGEON
Address: THE COACH HOUSE, VICTORIA ROAD, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5DG
Distance: 4.47 miles
Contact: :
HYLTON COURT (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HYLTON COURT SHOPPING CENTRE, 1B NEWERNE STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5RF
Distance: 4.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
COLEFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9-10 PYART COURT, RAILWAY DRIVE, COLEFORD, GL16 8RG
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 832151
DAY LEWIS CHEMISTS LTD
Address: 14 PYART COURT, STAUNTON, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RG
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 836835
BOOTS
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, BREAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6JS
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 562271
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 42 PARK ROAD, BERRY HILL, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 7AG
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 832225
LYDNEY PHARMACY
Address: 33 NEWERNE STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5RB
Distance: 4.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 843443
FOREST PHARMACY
Address: 41-43 NEWERNE STREET, LYDNEY, GL15 5RA
Distance: 4.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 842847
Nearest Opticians
DAVID KEAR OPTICIANS (COLEFORD)
Address: 10 HIGH STREET, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8HF
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
DAVID KEAR OPTICIANS (LYDNEY)
Address: 9 HILL STREET, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 5HJ
Distance: 4.43 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS - LYDNEY PRACTICE
Address: 1A HYLTON COURT, 19 NEWERNE STREET, LYDNEY, GL15 5RA
Distance: 4.47 miles
Contact: :
MONNOW EYECARE
Address: 11 CINDERHILL STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 5EY
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (UK) LTD (MONMOUTH)
Address: 50 MONNOW STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3EN
Distance: 5.47 miles
Contact: :
MONMOUTH VISION PLUS LIMITED
Address: 25 MONNOW STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3EF
Distance: 5.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BRUNSTON PRACTICE
Address: CINDERHILL, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8HJ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 833255
BRUNSTON PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: CINDERHILL, COLEFORD, GL16 8HJ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
COLEFORD FAMILY DOCTORS
Address: RAILWAY DRIVE, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RH
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 838108
BREAM SURGERY
Address: BEECH WAY, BREAM, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6NB
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
WYE VALLEY PRACTICE
Address: WYE VALLEY PRACTICE, SMITHVILLE CLOSE, ST. BRIAVEL'S, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6TN
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 530334
YORKLEY HEALTH CENTRE(WG)
Address: BAILEY HILL, YORKLEY, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 4RS
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 562437
Transport Links
Train Stations
Lydney
Address: Lydney station, Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
Postcode: GL15 5EW
Line: Gloucester to Newport line
Company: Transport for Wales
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.03 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Forest of Dean |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Matt Bishop |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Gloucestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Gloucestershire County CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £136,000 | £227,000 | £169,333 | 3 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £203,500 | £194,250 | 2 |
| 2018 | £307,500 | £307,500 | £307,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £350,000 | £292,500 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, High Street, LYDNEY, GL15 5DN | 7.11 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Agincourt Square, MONMOUTH, NP25 3DY | 8.78 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Monnow Street, MONMOUTH, NP25 3EQ | 8.82 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Lidl, Parragate Road, CINDERFORD, GL14 2LY | 9.45 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, Station Road, CHEPSTOW, NP16 5PB | 15.01 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North, Monmouth North, NP25 4BG | 8.80 miles | Directions to Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North |
| Monmounth Services, A40 Monmouth South, Monmouth South, NP25 4BR | 8.81 miles | Directions to Monmounth Services, A40 Monmouth South |
| Michaelwood Service North, Dursley, GL11 6DD | 10.97 miles | Directions to Michaelwood Service North |
| Michaelwood Service South, Dursley, GL11 6DD | 10.97 miles | Directions to Michaelwood Service South |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ | 13.78 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ |
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN | 15.27 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN |
| McDonald's, Magor Motorway Services Area, M4, Magor, CALDICOT, NP26 3YL | 15.89 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Magor Motorway Services Area, M4, Magor, CALDICOT, NP26 3YL |
| McDonald's, Highwood Lane, Patchway, BRISTOL, BS34 5TQ | 16.58 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Highwood Lane, Patchway, BRISTOL, BS34 5TQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 10.73 miles | Directions to KFC Michaelwood - M5 North Services |
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 10.73 miles | Directions to KFC Michaelwood - M5 South Services |
| KFC, Ledbury Road, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 7QJ | 11.11 miles | Directions to KFC Ross on Wye - Ross Park |
| KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA | 14.95 miles | Directions to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue |
| KFC, Bradley Stoke District Centre, Bradley Stoke, BRISTOL, BS32 8EF | 16.39 miles | Directions to KFC Bristol Bradley Stoke |