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St. Briavels

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St. Briavels Population

2,344

Population density

70.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,230

95.18%

Other White

1.84%

Other Asian

0.68%

Irish

0.55%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.38%

Total population: 2,343

Economics

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

Owns outright

570

55.23%

Owns with a mortgage

281

27.23%

Other social rented

7.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

7.27%

Other forms of private rent

2.03%

Total households: 1,032

Property prices in St. Briavels

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in St. Briavels area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St. Briavels over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	1	£175,000	£175,000	£175,000	£175,000	£175,000
Detached	9	£457,500	£276,000	£320,000	£555,000	£845,400
Semi-Detached	5	£250,000	£206,500	£232,500	£285,000	£417,000

10 years median price trend in St. Briavels

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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