GL16 8AS 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 (8AS) 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 AS.
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 8AS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is COLEFORD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the GL16 8AS postcode have the street address of Sparrow Hill
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GL16 8AS postcode is home to a bustling 27 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLEFORD within the old postal county of Gloucestershire.
GL16 8AS is within the town of Coleford.
The GL16 8AS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in GL16 8AS are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in GL16 8AS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for GL16 8AS
| Latitude | 51.7954924818 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.61787808746 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for GL16 8AS
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| Explorer 1:25,000 ol14 Wye Valley and Forest of Dean | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 162 Gloucester & Forest of Dean | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for GL16 8AS
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 88.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 92.00% | N 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 92.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 78.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 18.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GL16 8AS Postcode?
Download Speeds For GL16 8AS
| Average Mbps | 50.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
GL16 8AS has an average download speed of 50.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,422 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
27% of postcodes (323,763) have slower broadband speeds.
73% of postcodes (859,456) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For GL16 8AS
| Average Mbps | 11.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
GL16 8AS has an average upload speed of 11.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
30% of postcodes (354,900) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (821,819) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of GL16 8AS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Berry Hill Primary School
Address: Berry Hill Primary School, Nine Wells Road, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7AT
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01594832262
Coalway Community Infant School
Address: Coalway Community Infant School, Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01594833457
Coalway Junior School
Address: Coalway Junior School, 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01594810271
St John's Church of England Academy
Address: St John's Church of England Academy, Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DU
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Clearwell Church of England Primary School
Address: Clearwell Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8LG
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01594834904
England Secondary Schools
Five Acres High School
Address: Five Acres High School, Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01594832263
Lakers School
Address: Lakers School, Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near GL16 8AS
ROCK CASTLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 32 NEWLAND STREET, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8AL
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
WILLOW TREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2-3 PYART COURT, COLEFORD, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SYMONDS YAT, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 6BJ
Distance: 4.06 miles
Contact: :
10 ST JAMES STREET
Address: ST JAMES STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3DL
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
MATTHEWS & JONES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 WORCESTER STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3DF
Distance: 4.22 miles
Contact: :
WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 26 MARKET STREET, CINDERFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2RX
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near GL16 8AS
COLEFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9-10 PYART COURT, RAILWAY DRIVE, COLEFORD, GL16 8RG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 832151
DAY LEWIS CHEMISTS LTD
Address: 14 PYART COURT, STAUNTON, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 836835
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 42 PARK ROAD, BERRY HILL, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 7AG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 832225
BOOTS
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, BREAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6JS
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 562271
D R ROSSER LTD
Address: 12 CHURCH STREET, MONMOUTH, NP25 3BU
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01600 713123
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 45-47 MONNOW STREET, MONMOUTH, NP25 3EF
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01600 716746
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near GL16 8AS
DAVID KEAR OPTICIANS (COLEFORD)
Address: 10 HIGH STREET, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8HF
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
MONMOUTH VISION PLUS LIMITED
Address: 25 MONNOW STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3EF
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: :
RAYNER OPTICIANS (MONMOUTH)
Address: 5 MONNOW STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3EF
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (UK) LTD (MONMOUTH)
Address: 50 MONNOW STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3EN
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: :
MONNOW EYECARE
Address: 11 CINDERHILL STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 5EY
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: :
ERNEST OPTICIANS
Address: 3 THE OLDWAY CENTRE, MONNOW STREET, MONMOUTH, GWENT, NP25 3PS
Distance: 4.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near GL16 8AS
COLEFORD FAMILY DOCTORS
Address: RAILWAY DRIVE, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8RH
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 838108
BRUNSTON PRACTICE
Address: CINDERHILL, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8HJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 833255
BRUNSTON PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: CINDERHILL, COLEFORD, GL16 8HJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
LYDBROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: LYDBROOK HEALTH CENTRE, UPPER LYDBROOK, LYDBROOK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL17 9LG
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
BREAM SURGERY
Address: BEECH WAY, BREAM, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6NB
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: :
WYE VALLEY PRACTICE
Address: WYE VALLEY PRACTICE, SMITHVILLE CLOSE, ST. BRIAVEL'S, LYDNEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6TN
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 530334
Transport Links near GL16 8AS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: GL16 8AS
- Lydney
Lydney station, Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EWDistance: 8.33 milesDriving Time: 13.80 minutes - Chepstow
Chepstow station, Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PDDistance: 12.96 milesDriving Time: 19.08 minutes - Caldicot
Caldicot station, Station Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP6 4BUDistance: 18.97 milesDriving Time: 29.14 minutes - Stonehouse
Stonehouse station, Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JWDistance: 28.76 milesDriving Time: 42.75 minutes - Cam & Dursley
Cam & Dursley station, Box Road, near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJDistance: 32.91 milesDriving Time: 46.34 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near GL16 8AS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near GL16 8AS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the GL16 8AS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Forest of Dean Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Mark Harper |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the GL16 8AS Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Forest of Dean District Council and the County Council is Gloucestershire County Council.
Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Forest of Dean District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Forest of Dean District at the following link Forest of Dean District.How much is the Council Tax?
Forest of Dean District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Forest of Dean District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the GL16 8AS Postcode 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 in GL16 8AS
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £82,000 | £232,000 | £157,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the GL16 8AS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the GL16 8AS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Agincourt Square, MONMOUTH, NP25 3DY | 6.97 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Monnow Street, MONMOUTH, NP25 3EQ | 7.10 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Waitrose |
| Tesco, High Street, LYDNEY, GL15 5DN | 9.74 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, The Maltings, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 7YB | 13.54 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Station Street, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 7AG | 13.56 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the GL16 8AS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North, Monmouth North, NP25 4BG | 8.50 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North |
| Monmounth Services, A40 Monmouth South, Monmouth South, NP25 4BR | 8.52 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Monmounth Services, A40 Monmouth South |
| Bk Ross-on-wye, Ledbury Road, Ross, HR9 7QJ | 9.68 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Bk Ross-on-wye, Ledbury Road |
| Michaelwood Service North, Dursley, GL11 6DD | 12.56 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to Michaelwood Service North |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ | 14.02 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ |
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN | 15.24 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN |
| McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG | 16.57 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG |
| McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE | 16.73 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ledbury Road, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 7QJ | 9.48 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to KFC Ross on Wye - Ross Park |
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 12.27 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to KFC Michaelwood - M5 North Services |
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 12.27 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to KFC Michaelwood - M5 South Services |
| KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA | 14.92 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue |
| KFC, Eastbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DB | 17.64 miles | Directions from GL16 8AS to KFC Gloucester - Eastbrook Road |