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Lydney North

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About

Lydney North ward lies within the Forest of Dean district, situated on the western bank of the River Severn. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods, industrial estates, and sections of the historic Lydney Park. It functions as a key part of the town's local economy, with its proximity to the river having historically shaped its development. The landscape includes both urban settlement and pockets of woodland characteristic of the wider Forest.

A notable feature is the area's connection to the Lydney Canal, a short waterway leading from the town to the Severn. This canal, along with the remaining harbour walls, speaks to its past role in the regional iron and coal trade. The ward contains local schools, shopping facilities, and provides access to the wider forest trails. It is a primarily residential community with a distinct industrial heritage embedded in its physical layout.

Area overview

On average Lydney North has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 0.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lydney North is £47,411 per year. There are 1 schools in Lydney North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lydney North is home to around 1,758 people, with a population density of about 370.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lydney North Population
1,758
Population density
370.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.82(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.85(+114%)
Public order
6.83(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.26(-4%)
Other theft
3.98(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,697
96.53%
Other White
25
1.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.68%
Irish
6
0.34%
Other Asian
4
0.23%
Total population: 1,758

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
355
23.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
279
18.22%
No qualifications
276
18.03%
Level 3 (A level)
271
17.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
184
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 1,531

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
471
60.08%
Owns with a mortgage
230
29.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
6.89%
Other forms of private rent
21
2.68%
Other social rented
5
0.64%
Total households: 784

Property prices in Lydney North

Median price£262,000
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £303K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Lydney North area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £575,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£306,250£314
Semi-Detached15£250,000£287
Terraced7£180,000£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lydney North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydney North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,500£151,000£170,000
2017£245,000£165,000£170,000
2018£233,000£180,000£157,000
2019£252,500£203,500£155,000
2020£302,500£195,000£200,000
2021£293,250£221,250£182,000
2022£320,000£252,000£210,000
2023£290,250£259,950
2024£306,500£240,000£197,000
2025£300,000£250,000£190,000
2026£290,000£263,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydney North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydney North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£206£163
2017£225£225£226
2018£226£226£242
2019£259£245£222
2020£253£229£206
2021£291£249£262
2022£351£300£352
2023£305£346
2024£328£307£288
2025£292£282£305
2026£321£281£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydney North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lydney North 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 North ward.

Local councillors

Harry Joseph Ives

Lydney North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Lydney North

Is Lydney North safe?

Lydney North records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lydney North?

The median sale price in Lydney North is £262,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lydney North?

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

How deprived is Lydney North?

Lydney North scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lydney North sits around rank 26,335 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 Lydney North?

The average household income in Lydney North is around £47,411 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lydney North?

Lydney North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Harry Joseph Ives (Conservative and Unionist Party).