Is NP16 7LE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

95 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of NP16 7LE. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
30
Violence & sexual offences
23
Anti-social behaviour
12
Burglary
7
Criminal damage & arson
7
Public order
7
Vehicle crime
4
Other theft
3

House prices

£286,888

Average price in Forest of Dean (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 1.7% year on year.

Terraced
£214,123
Semi-detached
£254,558
Detached
£390,233
Flat / maisonette
£126,283

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NP16 7LE 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 7LE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near NP16 7LE on Check Food Hygiene

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