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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£259,500
Price per sq ft£293
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £317K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 (about £293 per square foot) in Lydney area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £805,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£333,750£299
Semi-Detached63£242,000£287
Terraced28£208,250£296
Flats9£120,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lydney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248,750£103,000£163,250£134,500
2017£255,000£113,000£166,500£153,375
2018£279,000£104,500£194,995£159,950
2019£284,995£93,000£209,495£165,000
2020£290,000£115,000£203,495£164,995
2021£309,995£111,500£222,500£197,995
2022£325,000£132,500£260,000£232,248
2023£330,498£115,000£258,000£219,000
2024£314,995£108,000£237,000£200,000
2025£335,000£120,000£250,000£208,500
2026£335,000£120,000£237,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£133£179£169
2017£218£211£193£204
2018£240£182£226£209
2019£246£189£249£229
2020£250£218£229£226
2021£268£203£245£229
2022£293£207£296£298
2023£295£220£297£294
2024£290£216£282£288
2025£299£248£287£300
2026£309£201£271£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lydney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lydney 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.