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About

Bream ward lies on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, bordering the Wye Valley. The area is characterised by residential streets and local services, set against a backdrop of wooded hillsides. Its landscape is shaped by its position between the forest and the river, with older housing estates and newer developments. The community is served by several shops, schools, and social clubs, forming a practical residential centre within the wider district.

The local geography includes the prominent Tufthorn Avenue and the grounds of the former Bream Colliery, reflecting the area's industrial past. Footpaths lead into the surrounding woodland, connecting to the wider forest trail network. A notable community space is the large recreation field, which hosts sports and annual events. The ward operates with a degree of separation from the more central forest villages, maintaining its own distinct local identity.

Area overview

On average Bream has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bream is £51,040 per year. There are 2 schools in Bream: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bream is home to around 4,885 people, with a population density of about 191.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bream Population
4,885
Population density
191.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.52(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-12%)
Public order
5.12(-22%)
Vehicle crime
3.89(+34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,739
97.01%
Other White
45
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.41%
Irish
20
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.39%
Total population: 4,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,102
26.95%
No qualifications
772
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
735
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
639
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
407
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,089

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
922
43.55%
Owns with a mortgage
652
30.8%
Other social rented
242
11.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
199
9.4%
Social rents from council
49
2.31%
Total households: 2,117

Property prices in Bream

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £393K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Bream area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bream over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£390,000£331
Semi-Detached17£260,000£281
Terraced8£202,000£305
Flats1£112,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bream

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bream.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£171,500£151,000
2017£244,750£155,000£147,000
2018£299,950£182,500£150,000
2019£299,500£205,000£165,000
2020£302,500£184,000£153,750
2021£335,000£212,500£180,000
2022£420,000£247,000£195,000
2023£416,000£237,500£189,950
2024£372,000£255,000£272,500
2025£421,250£257,000£220,000
2026£377,500£240,000£191,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bream.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bream.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£200£201
2017£210£189£183
2018£251£208£225
2019£252£232£208
2020£250£240£249
2021£277£224£240
2022£308£279£288
2023£328£265£310
2024£297£274£295
2025£331£276£296
2026£294£245£326
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bream.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bream in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bream ward.

Local councillors

Alison Bruce

Bream - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Beth Llewellyn

Bream - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party