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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 55 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
55
Deprivation level
6/10
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
30.97(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.84(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-15%)
Public order
4.87(-26%)
Shoplifting
3.8(-43%)
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 172 recent sales, the median property price is £256,750 in Lydney area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £750,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached65£331,000£3,254
Flats6£120,000£2,667
Semi-Detached64£243,500£3,088
Terraced37£208,500£3,250

10 years median price trend in Lydney

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

All postcodes in Lydney

GL155JB

Holms Farm Estate

GL155EJ

Church Road

GL155QZ

Tutnalls Street

GL156DY

Lodge Lane

GL155EA

Church Road

GL155BX

The Hawthorns

GL155TZ

Chaffinch Crescent

GL155TU

Pomeroy Close

GL155HL

Hill Street

GL155JR

The Orchards

GL155HE

Hill Street

GL155UE

Lydney East

GL155DX

High Street

GL155QJ

Severn Road

GL155AS

Naas Lane

GL155JT

Hillview

GL155TH

Chantry Close

GL155PW

Klondyke Avenue

GL155RS

Lydfield Road

GL155AG

Kimberley Drive

GL155AQ

Bracken Drive

GL155NF

The Springs

GL155NY

Juno Drive

GL156BS

Watery Lane

GL155QB

Lakeside Avenue

GL154BY

Highbrook Way

GL155HG

Bathurst Park Road

GL155SP

Primrose Hill

GL155QP

Mount Pleasant

GL155QE

Mount Pleasant

GL155LY

Queen Street

GL155LF

Spring Meadow Road

GL155RY

The Terrace

GL154NG

Neds Top

GL155LS

Highfield Rise

GL155GG

Overstreet Green

GL155NQ

Albert Street

GL155HR

Stanford Road

GL155EF

Church Gardens

GL155BE

Purton Place

GL154LN

Purlieu

GL155TS

Paskin Heights

GL155AL

St Marys Square

GL155QU

Mount Pleasant Close

GL155RB

Newerne Street

GL156DW

Sandford Terrace

GL155TB

Charnwood Court

GL155HS

Stanford Road

GL155HA

Hill Street

GL155RW

Bluebell Grove

GL155JZ

Alexandra Court

GL155DL

High Street

GL155UB

Naas Lane

GL155SN

Lancaster Drive

GL155PZ

Lakeside Drive

GL155GZ

Raglan Gardens

GL155RN

Regent Street

GL155HU

Templeway

GL155EL

Harbour Road

GL156BD

Clanna Lane

GL155TP

Brehal Close

GL156DB

Church Road

GL155BS

Wyedean Close

GL159BJ

Mead Lane

GL155PN

Apple Blossom Close

GL155EW

Station Road

GL155LZ

Queen Street

GL155TL

Steeple View

GL156DJ

Upper Common

GL155EB

Whitecross Business Park

GL155LW

Limeway

GL155SE

Primrose Hill

GL155NX

Octavia Place

GL156AU

Main Road

GL156EA

Orchard Close

GL155FP

Herbert Howells Way

GL155QT

Hadrian Close

GL154BU

Winter Crescent

GL156BX

High Street

GL156BJ

Knapp Lane

GL155QX

The Spires

GL155SA

Cambourne Place

GL156PZ

Sandford Hill

GL156YH

Mead Lane

GL154LJ

Driffield Road

GL154EY

Old Dam Road

GL155TY

Blacksmith Way

GL155LX

Albert Street

GL155PL

Klondyke Avenue

GL155SR

Court Road

GL156AT

Main Road

GL155EH

Church Road

GL155TJ

Lych Gate Mews

GL155EU

Harbour Road

GL154EN

Harbour Road

GL154LW

Lydney North

GL156DH

Upper Common

GL155BW

Manor Road

GL155SW

Primrose Hill

GL155HY

Greenways

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.