Is NP16 7AA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

85 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of NP16 7AA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
23
Shoplifting
14
Anti-social behaviour
12
Burglary
8
Public order
8
Criminal damage & arson
6
Other theft
6
Vehicle crime
4

House prices

£288,524

Average price in Forest of Dean (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 1.9% year on year.

Terraced
£215,541
Semi-detached
£255,938
Detached
£392,396
Flat / maisonette
£126,973

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NP16 7AA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near NP16 7AA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near NP16 7AA on Check Food Hygiene

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