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Lydney

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About

Lydney sits on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, bordering the River Severn. The town developed historically around its harbour and the railway, which transported local coal and iron. Its landscape is defined by the transition from the inland forest's wooded slopes to the wide, tidal estuary. Industrial heritage remains visible in the form of the restored harbour and the Dean Forest Railway, which operates heritage steam trains through the area.

A prominent local feature is the large Lydney Park estate, with its Roman temple complex dedicated to Nodens, a Celtic deity. The town itself functions as a service centre for surrounding villages, with practical amenities and residential streets. The nearby Lydney Canal and Sharpness Docks speak to its ongoing, though diminished, connection to waterborne trade and industry along the Severn.

Area overview

On average Lydney has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lydney is £47,411 per year. There are 5 schools in Lydney: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lydney is home to around 11,303 people, with a population density of about 323.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lydney Population
11,303
Population density
323.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.44(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.61(+36%)
Public order
5.49(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.95(-24%)
Shoplifting
4.42(-34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,738
94.95%
Other White
248
2.19%
Other
43
0.38%
Irish
38
0.34%
Other Asian
35
0.31%
Total population: 11,309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,251
24.02%
No qualifications
1,820
19.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,678
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,569
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,149
12.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,373

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,034
40.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,420
28.26%
Other social rented
643
12.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
626
12.46%
Social rents from council
132
2.63%
Total households: 5,024

Property prices in Lydney

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Lydney area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£340,000
Flats5£120,000
Semi-Detached52£247,500
Terraced42£204,000

10 years median price trend in Lydney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydney.

All postcodes in Lydney

GL155AW

Naas Lane

GL155LL

Cherry Walk

GL155QN

Valley Road

GL155RH

Lakeside Gardens

GL155TP

Brehal Close

GL155FF

Windrush Gardens

GL155GA

Boating Lake Lane

GL155HA

Hill Street

GL155PY

Lakeside Avenue

GL155RD

Snowdrop Crescent

GL155SD

Oak Meadow

GL156AZ

Main Road

GL155FW

Bayliss Close

GL155FY

Woodpecker Close

GL155GB

Par Four Lane

GL155HU

Templeway

GL155JG

Grove Road

GL155DN

High Street

GL155HD

Hill Street

GL155LA

Forest Parade

GL155NE

Ash Close

GL155RN

Regent Street

GL155TN

Vicarage Close

GL155HX

Templeway West

GL155NN

Claudius Way

GL155TW

Cooke Way

GL155EE

Old Town Mews

GL155EP

Hopes Close

GL155FZ

Mallard Way

GL155NZ

Sabrina Way

GL155PF

Tutnalls Street

GL156AA

Swan Hill

GL156BB

Garlands Road

GL156BJ

Knapp Lane

GL155ER

Railway Terrace

GL155LU

Albert Street

GL155QB

Lakeside Avenue

GL155QE

Mount Pleasant

GL155HW

Hill Street

GL155SJ

Lancaster Drive

GL155TG

Bishops Gate

GL155BA

Rodley Road

GL155DP

High Street

GL155HJ

Forest Parade

GL155LD

Forest Road

GL155NJ

Augustus Way

GL156EA

Orchard Close

GL155BB

Harrison Way

GL155BP

Tuthill Rise

GL155BS

Wyedean Close

GL155FH

Bracken Close

GL155JQ

Bream Road

GL155NY

Juno Drive

GL155RY

The Terrace

GL155SH

Berkeley Crescent

GL155TY

Blacksmith Way

GL156BG

Court Lane

GL156DD

Milling Crescent

GL154EZ

Allaston Road

GL155AP

Naas Lane

GL155FU

Duncan Drive

GL155NU

Livia Way

GL155TZ

Chaffinch Crescent

GL156BH

Church Lane

GL154LL

Highfield Lane

GL155EH

Church Road

GL155ES

Cookson Terrace

GL155GF

Bledisloe Way

GL155JU

Kings Meadow Court

GL155NQ

Albert Street

GL155PA

Tuthill

GL155PH

Klondyke Avenue

GL155RA

Newerne Street

GL156AY

Church Lane

GL156HY

Chapel Hill

GL155BX

The Hawthorns

GL155EA

Church Road

GL155EQ

Church Road

GL155LP

Almond Walk

GL155PT

Cambourne Place

GL155QU

Mount Pleasant Close

GL156DJ

Upper Common

GL159BJ

Mead Lane

GL155DA

Mead Lane Industrial Estate

GL155DG

Victoria Road

GL155EU

Harbour Road

GL155NS

Beauchamp Meadow

GL155NW

Nero Close

GL155QS

Julius Way

GL156AJ

Clanna

GL156AU

Main Road

GL156BN

Maplefield

GL155AS

Naas Lane

GL155DL

High Street

GL155GL

Feathers Drive

GL155LJ

Woodland Rise

GL155LR

Willow Heights

GL155NG

Alderdale

GL159AQ

Mead Lane

GL155DB

Meadow View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.