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Lydney East

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About

Lydney East ward lies within the Gloucestershire market town of Lydney, positioned on the western bank of the River Severn within the Forest of Dean district. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods and local commercial streets that serve the community's everyday needs. Its geography includes proximity to the town's harbour and the expansive Lydney Park estate, which influences the surrounding landscape. The ward functions as a residential part of the larger town, with connections to the wider forest area.

The area is characterised by its mix of housing types, from older terraced homes to more modern developments. Community facilities include several schools and recreational spaces, with the town's railway station providing a direct link to Gloucester and other regional centres. The presence of the historic Lydney Park, with its Roman temple site and gardens, adds a distinct layer to the local environment, though the park itself is privately owned. The ward's setting offers views towards the Forest of Dean hills to the north and east.

Area overview

On average Lydney East has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lydney East is £47,411 per year. There are 1 schools in Lydney East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lydney East is home to around 6,556 people, with a population density of about 787.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lydney East Population
6,556
Population density
787.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.05(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.98(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(+32%)
Public order
8.08(+24%)
Shoplifting
6.25(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,165
93.99%
Other White
169
2.58%
Other
30
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.35%
Irish
20
0.3%
Total population: 6,559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,191
22.62%
No qualifications
1,029
19.54%
Level 3 (A level)
969
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
902
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
946
33.42%
Owns with a mortgage
812
28.68%
Other social rented
497
17.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
12.82%
Social rents from council
113
3.99%
Total households: 2,831

Property prices in Lydney East

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £311K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Lydney East area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydney East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£332,500£299
Semi-Detached37£232,500£284
Terraced16£209,000£299
Flats9£120,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lydney East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydney East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£103,000£164,503£128,500
2017£232,000£113,000£154,000£146,000
2018£299,995£100,000£190,000£164,995
2019£285,998£90,000£209,495£165,000
2020£287,498£115,000£202,995£163,498
2021£292,495£108,500£215,000£197,995
2022£319,995£132,500£259,998£232,995
2023£318,995£125,000£256,498£215,000
2024£302,498£107,500£229,995£197,995
2025£342,500£120,000£240,000£204,998
2026£333,750£120,000£220,000£208,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydney East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydney East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£133£177£164
2017£223£211£182£204
2018£242£184£209£206
2019£245£184£253£229
2020£249£204£229£226
2021£267£203£236£228
2022£290£208£296£297
2023£294£225£295£294
2024£287£218£273£288
2025£301£248£284£300
2026£303£201£258£307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydney East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lydney East 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 Lydney East ward.

Local councillors

Alan Preest

Lydney East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Andrew Raymond McDermid

Lydney East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

James Arthur Bevan

Lydney East - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

All postcodesin Lydney East

GL155PH

Klondyke Avenue

GL154LH

Cross Hands

GL155LX

Albert Street

GL155HH

Hill Street

GL155UD

Lavender Way

GL155JU

Kings Meadow Court

GL155BQ

Crump Place

GL155QH

Orchard Road

GL155LE

Forest Road

GL155AJ

Bracken Close

GL155AN

Bracken Drive

GL155GX

Heron Grove

GL155PT

Cambourne Place

GL155PU

Cambourne Place

GL155JY

Linnett Court

GL155RN

Regent Street

GL155BG

Harrison Way

GL155RE

Daffodil Drive

GL154BQ

Abbots Gate

GL155RS

Lydfield Road

GL154EJ

Lydney Industrial Estate

GL155AU

Naas Lane

GL155SB

Mallard Way

GL154EN

Harbour Road

GL155PD

Tiberius Avenue

GL155GA

Boating Lake Lane

GL155NZ

Sabrina Way

GL155RZ

The Row

GL155LU

Albert Street

GL155HA

Hill Street

GL155DB

Meadow View

GL155NG

Alderdale

GL155RB

Newerne Street

GL155AD

Kimberley Drive

GL155RH

Lakeside Gardens

GL154BX

Brookfields

GL155LG

South Road

GL155PG

Tutnalls Street

GL155UB

Naas Lane

GL155QE

Mount Pleasant

GL155BE

Purton Place

GL155FL

Edwin Jones Way

GL155TZ

Chaffinch Crescent

GL155BD

Purton Place

GL155PJ

Steel Avenue

GL155UG

Lydney East

GL155BS

Wyedean Close

GL155QZ

Tutnalls Street

GL155GG

Overstreet Green

GL155AE

Kimberley Close

GL155TS

Paskin Heights

GL155AS

Naas Lane

GL155GY

Greenfinch Walk

GL155GL

Feathers Drive

GL155PW

Klondyke Avenue

GL155FR

Croome Close

GL155AP

Naas Lane

GL155FW

Bayliss Close

GL155FJ

Meadow Rise

GL155RW

Bluebell Grove

GL155BB

Harrison Way

GL155PL

Klondyke Avenue

GL155RL

Regent Street

GL155NH

Watermead

GL155RY

The Terrace

GL155PB

Tutnalls Street

GL155FP

Herbert Howells Way

GL155BT

Shepherdine Close

GL155QR

Beaufort Drive

GL155QP

Mount Pleasant

GL155FE

Archers Hall Place

GL155FH

Bracken Close

GL155GH

Feathers Drive

GL155QW

Rushy Leaze

GL155BN

Harrison Way

GL155QT

Hadrian Close

GL155QD

Summerleaze

GL155FY

Woodpecker Close

GL155BY

Manor Court

GL155NW

Nero Close

GL155RP

Tulip Walk

GL155FA

Wintour Drive

GL155PP

Pylers Way

GL155AY

Rodley Road

GL155FT

Potter Grove

GL155FN

Gordon Sargent Close

GL155AG

Kimberley Drive

GL155TT

Glastonbury Drive