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Pillowell

Pillowell is one of 21 wards in Forest of Dean, home to 2,232 people in 961 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £315,000 over the past two years, 15% above the Forest of Dean median. On average 57% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 110% above the Forest of Dean average.

Ward E05012172 · 82 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
2,232residentsCensus 2021
£315kmedian sale price41 sales, 24 months
57%green within 500 mpostcode average
59%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Pillowell in Forest of DeanPostcodes in Pillowell highlighted; the rest of Forest of Dean in grey
Map of Forest of Dean with Pillowell highlighted

People and homes.

2,232 residents in 961 households, next to the Forest of Dean average.

14%
aged 15–29
29%
aged 65 and over
82%
owner-occupied homes
7%
privately rented
11%
socially rented
1%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Pillowell and Forest of Dean.

PillowellForest of Dean
£194k£289k£385k£481k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£194k£289k£385k£481k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Pillowell with a published hygiene rating.

7rated food businessesin total
100%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Forest of Dean: 98%
0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)