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About

Lydbrook ward is situated within the Forest of Dean district, following the steep valley of the River Wye. The area's layout is defined by its topography, with settlements spread across different levels of the hillside. Historically, its development was closely tied to local industries including forestry and ironworking. The community is served by local shops and public houses that cater to daily needs.

A notable structure is the former railway viaduct, which spans the valley and reflects the area's industrial past. Woodland paths and the riverbank provide access to the natural surroundings. The ward includes several smaller villages and hamlets within its boundaries, contributing to its residential character.

Area overview

On average Lydbrook has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lydbrook is £52,991 per year. There are 1 schools in Lydbrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lydbrook is home to around 2,229 people, with a population density of about 450.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lydbrook Population
2,229
Population density
450.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.02(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.52(-43%)
Burglary
4.04(+45%)
Other theft
4.04(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,139
95.96%
Other White
34
1.53%
Irish
12
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
0.36%
Total population: 2,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
579
30.86%
No qualifications
350
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
313
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
255
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
208
11.09%
Total 16+ residents: 1,876

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
445
45.73%
Owns with a mortgage
287
29.5%
Other social rented
115
11.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
72
7.4%
Social rents from council
27
2.77%
Total households: 973

Property prices in Lydbrook

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£313
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £430K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Lydbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£426,500£325
Semi-Detached12£265,000£267
Terraced3£200,000£376

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lydbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£178,000£196,500
2017£280,000£156,000£145,000
2018£317,000£202,210£157,000
2019£244,000£178,998£134,000
2020£327,500£213,000£180,000
2021£287,500£200,000£178,500
2022£390,000£274,975£189,000
2023£329,000£263,000£241,250
2024£387,000£205,000£178,000
2025£444,250£255,000£200,000
2026£330,000£260,000£201,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£174£168
2017£216£153£174
2018£216£235£203
2019£290£181£195
2020£277£221£244
2021£246£220£197
2022£286£348£220
2023£339£301£224
2024£358£229£251
2025£315£291£320
2026£344£249£388
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lydbrook 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 Lydbrook ward.

Local councillors

Syd Phelps

Lydbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Lydbrook

Is Lydbrook safe?

Lydbrook records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lydbrook?

The median sale price in Lydbrook is £315,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lydbrook?

Lydbrook has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lydbrook?

Lydbrook scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lydbrook sits around rank 13,054 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lydbrook?

The average household income in Lydbrook is around £52,991 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lydbrook?

Lydbrook is represented by 1 elected councillor: Syd Phelps (Green Party).

All postcodesin Lydbrook

GL179QG

Hangerberry

GL179LL

Lydbrook

GL179RY

Wye View Road

GL179SF

Harveys Meadow

GL179NE

Proberts Barn Lane

GL179RF

The Rocks

GL179RW

West View

GL179LG

Lydbrook

GL179NT

Viaduct Villas

GL179NF

Stowfield

GL179NN

Lydbrook

GL179QS

Forge Hill

GL179LR

Lydbrook

GL179LP

Lydbrook

GL179NB

Lydbrook

GL179QX

School Road

GL179NP

Forge Row

GL179NS

Lydbrook

GL179PD

Stowfield

GL179SY

Edwards Close

GL179LT

Lydbrook

GL179QA

Camomile Green

GL179QN

Robinsons Lane

GL179PP

The Yard

GL179RL

Vention Lane

GL179NG

Stowfield Road

GL179SP

Timber Tump

GL179NU

Lower Lydbrook

GL179DP

Wheatstone Lane

GL179RB

Greenfield Road

GL179RN

School Crescent

GL179QJ

Hatton Close

GL179SJ

Lydbrook

GL179PS

New Road

GL179QR

The Incline

GL179RA

Orchard Road

GL179SW

Church Hill

GL179QW

Uphill Road

GL179LH

Lydbrook

GL179RQ

Rocks Road

GL179QT

Forge Hill

GL179SB

Lydbrook

GL179RE

Greenfield Road

GL179SA

Bell Hill

GL179SX

Joys Green Road

GL179DS

Wye Valley View

GL179SE

Bayhead Villas

GL179LW

Lydbrook

GL179QF

Valley Road

GL179LJ

Lydbrook

GL179ST

The Reddings

GL179RJ

Coppice Road

GL179SS

Hawsley

GL179QU

Garage Cottage

GL179QY

School Road

GL179PH

High Row

GL179QL

Squires Road

GL179QD

Follet Close

GL179PG

The Forge

GL179QZ

Hillside Terrace

GL179SD

The Branch

GL179QB

The Boarts

GL179NW

Lydbrook

GL179NJ

Stowfield Road

GL179PZ

Holbrook

GL179QH

Valley Road

GL179SU

The Moorwood

GL179PB

Upper Stowfield Road

GL179LN

Camomile Green

GL179SQ

Forest Rise

GL179RG

Rocks Road

GL179LQ

Yew Tree Cottages

GL179PY

Upper Lydbrook

GL179SZ

Woodland View

GL179PX

Upper Lydbrook

GL179SN

Church Hill

GL179PU

Hangerberry

GL179PL

School Road

GL179NR

Mill Row

GL179SR

Hawsley

GL179SH

Church Road

GL179QQ

Ridge Place

GL179RD

Greenfield Close

GL179DN

School Road

GL179QE

Council Villas

GL179NA

Baptist Row

GL179PT

Merthyr Terrace