Postcode GL15 6RG is located in a rural village, within the St. Briavels ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year. The nearest station is Lydney, about 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL15 6RG.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near GL15 6RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lydney located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £555,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £280,000 | £306 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-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 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL15 6RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Torretta, High Street, Lydney, GL15 6TB | Detached | Freehold | £334,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | Nomos, Pystol Lane, Lydney, GL15 6TE | Detached | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Patchwell House, East Street, Lydney, GL15 6TG | Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 8, St Bruels Close, Lydney, GL15 6UB | Detached | Freehold | £268,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | The Springers, Barrowell Lane, Lydney, GL15 6TP | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the GL15 6RG postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL15 6RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris McFarling
St. Briavels - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL15 6RG records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GL15 6RG in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £440,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to GL15 6RG, including St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL15 6RG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,357 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL15 6RG is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris McFarling (Green Party).