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About

St. Briavels ward lies within the Forest of Dean district, centred on the historic village of the same name atop a limestone plateau overlooking the Wye Valley. The area is characterised by woodland, farmland, and scattered settlements, with a landscape shaped by its medieval past as a royal hunting forest and centre for ironworking. Local geography includes smaller villages like Hewelsfield and Brockweir, which sits directly on the banks of the River Wye.

The ward's history is prominently visible at St. Briavels Castle, a former royal fortress and hunting lodge that later served as a court and prison for the forest's miners. This legacy is intertwined with the area's former industrial character, including the remains of old stone quarries. The surrounding common land and wooded areas provide extensive public footpaths, connecting to the Offa's Dyke Path long-distance trail that passes through the parish.

Area overview

On average St. Briavels has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St. Briavels is £54,172 per year. There are 1 schools in St. Briavels: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St. Briavels is home to around 2,344 people, with a population density of about 70.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St. Briavels Population
2,344
Population density
70.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.17(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.96(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(+5%)
Vehicle crime
5.55(+91%)
Burglary
3.41(+23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,230
95.18%
Other White
43
1.84%
Other Asian
16
0.68%
Irish
13
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.38%
Total population: 2,343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
823
40.84%
Level 3 (A level)
308
15.29%
No qualifications
289
14.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
258
12.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
168
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 2,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
570
55.23%
Owns with a mortgage
281
27.23%
Other social rented
76
7.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
75
7.27%
Other forms of private rent
21
2.03%
Total households: 1,032

Property prices in St. Briavels

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£289K – £584K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £338 per square foot) in St. Briavels area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. Briavels over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£555,000£339
Semi-Detached4£280,000£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. Briavels

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Briavels.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£380,000£190,000
2017£403,750£184,000
2018£406,250£200,000
2019£355,000£400,000
2020£512,500£283,250
2021£413,750£229,000
2022£545,000£393,000
2023£500,000£249,000
2024£593,000£338,000
2025£459,750£241,250
2026£581,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Briavels.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Briavels.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£319£106
2017£270£207
2018£301£189
2019£270£267
2020£321£216
2021£279£268
2022£403£362
2023£291£254
2024£391£335
2025£335£274
2026£343£416
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Briavels.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. Briavels 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for St. Briavels ward.

Local councillors

Chris McFarling

St. Briavels - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about St. Briavels

Is St. Briavels safe?

St. Briavels records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St. Briavels?

The median sale price in St. Briavels is £440,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St. Briavels?

St. Briavels has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St. Briavels?

St. Briavels scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St. Briavels sits around rank 17,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St. Briavels?

The average household income in St. Briavels is around £54,172 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St. Briavels?

St. Briavels is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris McFarling (Green Party).

All postcodesin St. Briavels

GL156TA

High Street

GL156SW

The Common

GL156SE

The Common

GL156UD

Park Close

GL156BQ

Church Lane

GL156AQ

Barnage Road

GL156AT

Main Road

GL156AF

Clanna Lane

GL156TG

East Street

GL156UQ

St. Briavels

GL156AG

Barnage Lane

NP167PE

Main Road

GL156RW

St. Briavels

GL156RP

St. Briavels

GL156AN

St. Briavels

GL156FD

Malt House Close

GL156SD

Cold Harbour

GL156SQ

The Common

GL156QQ

Lower Wye Valley Road

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Bailey Lane

GL156TZ

Sandy Lane

GL156AU

Main Road

GL156RB

The Fence

GL156TF

East Street

GL156TN

Smithville Close

GL156RJ

Chickadee

GL156SG

The Common

GL156QY

Bream Road

GL156AE

Clanna Lane

GL156AX

The Row

GL156SF

The Common

GL156TP

Barrowell Lane

GL156QF

Lower Cinderhill

GL156TU

Sandy Lane

GL156UB

St Bruels Close

GL156AA

Swan Hill

GL156XF

St. Briavels

GL156UE

St Annes Way

GL156TE

Pystol Lane

GL156SL

The Common

GL156UZ

Belmont Road

GL156AJ

Clanna

GL156FF

Duncastle Court

NP167NL

Underhill

GL156RN

St. Briavels

NP167NT

St. Briavels

GL156TT

Sandy Lane

GL156XE

Bailey Lane

GL156TB

High Street

NP167PJ

St. Briavels

GL156BL

Smithville Place

GL156US

Belmont Road

GL156RR

Lower Wye Valley Road

GL156BE

Main Road

GL156UU

Belmont Road

GL156DU

Lower Common

GL156TH

Cross Keys

GL156SN

St. Briavels

GL156TJ

Townsend Close

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The Common

GL156AY

Church Lane

GL156BB

Garlands Road

GL156QE

Mork Hill Lane

GL156XA

Sandy Lane

GL156QH

Mork

GL156SR

Pool Cottage Lane

GL156BJ

Knapp Lane

GL156TR

Hewelsfield Lane

GL156UJ

Church Lane

GL156UA

Castle Crescent

GL156QZ

St. Briavels

GL156BA

Clanna Road

GL156TD

High Street

GL156UF

Smithville Close

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Sunray

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Kerrin Lane

GL156RU

Church Street

NP167PF

Underhill

GL156UX

Belmont Road

GL156RG

Lodge Gardens

GL156AZ

Main Road

NP167GD

Merricks Lane

GL156UW

Barnage Lane

GL156QT

Bream Road

GL156FH

Bloomery Court

NP167NH

Riverview

GL156AL

Barnage Lane

GL156SH

The Common

GL156TS

Barrowell Lane

GL156AH

Barnage Lane

GL156RS

St. Briavels

GL156TX

Sandy Lane

GL156UR

Sycamore Cottage

GL156TY

Sandy Lane

GL156DX

Colliers Pitch

NP167NN

Mill Hill

GL156TQ

East Street

GL156QU

Bearse Common

GL156BH

Church Lane

GL156QS

Bearse Common