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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

GL155QL

Orchard Road

GL155DN

High Street

GL155QS

Julius Way

GL155EY

Darters Close

GL155BL

Ridler Road

GL155GP

Tawny Mews

GL155HP

Bream Road

GL156FD

Malt House Close

GL155BD

Purton Place

GL155SZ

Lancaster Court

GL155RQ

Saffron Rise

GL155LU

Albert Street

GL155FS

Barnett Way

GL155JY

Linnett Court

GL155JE

Grove Road

GL155ES

Cookson Terrace

GL156AZ

Main Road

GL155PP

Pylers Way

GL155FA

Wintour Drive

GL155FE

Archers Hall Place

GL155SH

Berkeley Crescent

GL154PS

Lydney Road

GL155AB

Naas Lane

GL155DZ

Church Road

GL156DD

Milling Crescent

GL156BQ

Church Lane

GL155QH

Orchard Road

GL155HD

Hill Street

GL154EJ

Lydney Industrial Estate

GL155FT

Potter Grove

GL155LH

Woodland Rise

GL155BG

Harrison Way

GL159AQ

Mead Lane

GL155HJ

Forest Parade

GL155PU

Cambourne Place

GL156BY

Millbrook Green

GL155LR

Willow Heights

GL155HQ

Hill Street

GL155PH

Klondyke Avenue

GL155EE

Old Town Mews

GL155AN

Bracken Drive

GL154BQ

Abbots Gate

GL156DT

Park Row

GL155PR

Summerleaze

GL155PJ

Steel Avenue

GL155SY

Court Road

GL155ST

Allaston Road

GL155HW

Hill Street

GL155FY

Woodpecker Close

GL155NW

Nero Close

GL156BU

High Street

GL155DS

Mead Lane

GL156BN

Maplefield

GL155RU

Beaufort Drive

GL155QF

Mount Pleasant

GL155DG

Victoria Road

GL155UD

Lavender Way

GL155BY

Manor Court

GL159BH

Mead Lane

GL155GR

Goldfinch Way

GL155EN

Church Road

GL155DH

Beaumont Place

GL155NZ

Sabrina Way

GL154ER

Harbour Road

GL155JW

Bream Road

GL155FU

Duncan Drive

GL155DA

Mead Lane Industrial Estate

GL155HH

Hill Street

GL155NE

Ash Close

Data Sources

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