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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 160 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 in Lydney area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lydney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£120,000
Detached55£332,950
Terraced41£210,000
Semi-Detached59£245,000

10 years median price trend in Lydney

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

All postcodes in Lydney

GL155HR

Stanford Road

GL155HY

Greenways

GL155JH

Bream Road

GL155JW

Bream Road

GL155LE

Forest Road

GL155PJ

Steel Avenue

GL155PP

Pylers Way

GL155QQ

Orchard Road

GL155RZ

The Row

GL155SF

Primrose Hill

GL155SZ

Lancaster Court

GL156DZ

Wesley Close

GL155ET

Harbour Road

GL156ST

Sandford Road

GL156BT

Watery Lane

GL155RU

Beaufort Drive

GL155PW

Klondyke Avenue

GL155AE

Kimberley Close

GL155AN

Bracken Drive

GL155HS

Stanford Road

GL155JZ

Alexandra Court

GL155LB

Forest Road

GL155RQ

Saffron Rise

GL155SR

Court Road

GL155SX

Windsor Drive

GL155TT

Glastonbury Drive

GL156BQ

Church Lane

GL156FD

Malt House Close

GL154NG

Neds Top

GL155AD

Kimberley Drive

GL155GJ

Redwing Avenue

GL155QR

Beaufort Drive

GL156BX

High Street

GL155RB

Newerne Street

GL155NH

Watermead

GL155FG

Lydney West & Aylburton

GL155BE

Purton Place

GL155FB

Old Furnace Close

GL155JR

The Orchards

GL155LF

Spring Meadow Road

GL155QD

Summerleaze

GL155QF

Mount Pleasant

GL155RF

Newerne Street

GL156AN

St. Briavels

GL155DS

Mead Lane

GL155QY

Apple Blossom Close

GL155AR

Jubilee Road

GL155EB

Whitecross Business Park

GL155FJ

Meadow Rise

GL155FP

Herbert Howells Way

GL155LX

Albert Street

GL155SQ

Primrose Way

GL155TH

Chantry Close

GL156DL

High Street

GL156FH

Bloomery Court

GL155EJ

Church Road

GL155GE

Church Road

GL156AE

Clanna Lane

GL154EU

Driffield Road

GL155BG

Harrison Way

GL155BL

Ridler Road

GL155FD

Faller Fields

GL155LH

Woodland Rise

GL155PZ

Lakeside Drive

GL155SP

Primrose Hill

GL156BY

Millbrook Green

GL156FF

Duncastle Court

GL156DY

Lodge Lane

GL155UE

Lydney East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.