About Baker's Hill

Baker's Hill is a small settlement located in the county of Gloucestershire, within the country of England. It falls within the GL16 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the Cotswolds, known for its rolling countryside and traditional stone buildings. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older cottages and more modern homes, and is surrounded by farmland and wooded areas. There are no major commercial centres in the immediate vicinity, but local amenities such as a village shop and pub are available within walking distance. The community is quiet and family-oriented, with a strong sense of local identity. The village is accessible by road, with the A417 and A46 connecting it to nearby towns such as Cheltenham and Cirencester. The landscape offers pleasant walking routes and views across the surrounding hills.

School Ratings in Baker's Hill

Baker's Hill is served by 29 schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Baker's Hill

Property prices average £282K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £338K.

Deprivation and Employment in Baker's Hill

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Baker's Hill falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Baker's Hill

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Baker's Hill, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,914 sales

Average Price £282K
£2K — £4.08M
Detached £338K 800
Semi £217K 583
Terraced £197K 282
Flat £106K 100

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

21 Primary
1 Secondary
7 Other
Five Acres High School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Coalway Junior School Primary Good 0.7 miles Coalway Community Infant School Primary Requires Improvement 0.7 miles The Family Tree Children's Centre (Leaves) 0.9 miles St John's C of E Academy Primary Good 0.9 miles Berry Hill Primary School Primary 1 miles Ellwood Primary School Primary 2 miles Heart of the Forest Community Special School 2.2 miles Clearwell Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles English Bicknor Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Lydbrook Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Redbrook Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Baker's Hill IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Baker's Hill in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
7/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
3,243 Children (0-15) 16%
12,074 Working Age 58%
7,208 Older (60+) 35%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 30.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 15.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Broadwell 0 yards Mile End 0 yards Lower Berry Hill 0.6 miles Coalway 0.6 miles Ninewells 0.6 miles High Nash 0.9 miles Coleford 0.9 miles Five Acres 0.9 miles Berry Hill 0.9 miles Christchurch 0.9 miles Cannop 1.2 miles Milkwall 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Forest of Dean
County Gloucestershire
Ward Berry Hill
Constituency Forest of Dean
Parish West Dean
Region South West

Streets in GL16 30 shown View all streets

A4136 1 Adams Way 2 Adit - Cashbox 1 Albert Road 2 Almshouse Road 1 Ambrose Lane 1 Angel Field 1 Aston Close 1 Astridge Close 1 B4228 4 B4234 2 B4432 1 Bakers Hill 1 Balls Hill 1 Bank Street 2 Barn Hill Road 2 Bath Place 1 Battle Close 1 Beech Well Lane 1 Belindas Park 1 Bells Place 1 Belmont Lane 1 Berrows Mews 1 Bessemer Close 1 Bicknor Street 3 Birch Park 1 Birch Road 1 Bircham Drive 1 Bixhead Walk 1 Blakes Way 1

Postcodes in GL16 50 shown View all postcodes

GL16 7AA GL16 7AB GL16 7AD GL16 7AE GL16 7AF GL16 7AG GL16 7AH GL16 7AJ GL16 7AL GL16 7AP GL16 7AQ GL16 7AR GL16 7AS GL16 7AT GL16 7AU GL16 7AW GL16 7AX GL16 7AY GL16 7AZ GL16 7BA GL16 7BB GL16 7BD GL16 7BE GL16 7BG GL16 7BH GL16 7BJ GL16 7BL GL16 7BN GL16 7BP GL16 7BQ GL16 7BS GL16 7BT GL16 7BU GL16 7BW GL16 7BX GL16 7BY GL16 7BZ GL16 7DA GL16 7DB GL16 7DE GL16 7DF GL16 7DG GL16 7DH GL16 7DJ GL16 7DL GL16 7DN GL16 7DP GL16 7DQ GL16 7DR GL16 7DS