Postcode GL15 6TS 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 4.9 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 0.6% 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 6TS.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near GL15 6TS 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 4.9 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 6TS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | The Cottage, Hewelsfield Lane, Lydney, GL15 6TR | Detached | Freehold | £697,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | The Brambles, Hewelsfield Lane, Lydney, GL15 6TR | Other | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 6, Park Close, Lydney, GL15 6UD | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | The Springers, Barrowell Lane, Lydney, GL15 6TP | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 16, Barrowell Lane, Lydney, GL15 6TP | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the GL15 6TS postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 6TS, 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 6TS 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 6TS 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 6TS, including St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL15 6TS 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 6TS is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris McFarling (Green Party).