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About

Dymock ward lies within the northernmost section of the Forest of Dean district, bordering Herefordshire. The area is predominantly rural, characterised by farmland, orchards, and scattered settlements rather than a single large village. The landscape is gently rolling, with the River Leadon forming part of its western boundary. Agriculture, particularly fruit farming, has long been a central part of the local economy and shapes the area's visual character.

The ward encompasses several small parishes and hamlets, including Dymock, Kempley, and Oxenhall. The area is known for its historic churches, such as St Mary's in Dymock, which feature notable medieval architecture and wall paintings. The surrounding lanes and footpaths provide access to quiet countryside, with the Daffodil Way walking trail celebrating the wild daffodils that bloom in local woods and meadows during spring.

Area overview

On average Dymock has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dymock is £53,473 per year. There are 1 schools in Dymock: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dymock is home to around 1,965 people, with a population density of about 38.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dymock Population
1,965
Population density
38.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.04(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.94(+67%)
Burglary
13.23(+376%)
Public order
8.65(+32%)
Other theft
8.14(+45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,857
94.65%
Other White
63
3.21%
Other
9
0.46%
Pakistani
7
0.36%
Other Asian
4
0.2%
Total population: 1,962

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
675
40.11%
Level 3 (A level)
278
16.52%
No qualifications
241
14.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
216
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
156
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 1,683

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
437
52.52%
Owns with a mortgage
229
27.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
70
8.41%
Other social rented
49
5.89%
Other forms of private rent
29
3.49%
Total households: 832

Property prices in Dymock

Median price£379,750
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)10
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £434K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £379,750 (about £315 per square foot) in Dymock area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dymock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£440,000£348
Semi-Detached3£305,000£298
Terraced2£239,000£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dymock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dymock.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£295,000£362,475
2017£425,000£259,000£205,000
2018£358,000£215,000£183,000
2019£407,500£265,000£285,000
2020£432,500£262,500£210,000
2021£500,000£275,000£205,500
2022£525,000£465,000£260,000
2023£572,500£287,500£263,500
2024£532,500£450,000£225,000
2025£462,500£326,000£277,500
2026£440,000£202,500£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dymock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dymock.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£225£185
2017£226£252£222
2018£241£239£193
2019£288£276£203
2020£288£279—
2021£302£261£253
2022£365£561£219
2023£407£324£267
2024£351£369£238
2025£365£302£311
2026£307£225£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dymock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dymock 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 Dymock ward.

Local councillors

Gill Kilmurray

Dymock - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Dymock

GL181NQ

Kilcot Lane

GL182BT

Fishpool

HR82LG

Orlham Lane

GL182EH

Dymock

GL181NU

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