Postcode GL17 9NE is located in a rural village, within the Lydbrook area 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 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 median sale price in Lydbrook is £320,000 (around £324 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,250 and £377,500. The nearest station is Lydney, about 9.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lower Lydbrook Park.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,206 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 GL17 9NE.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near GL17 9NE 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 9.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lower Lydbrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Lower Lydbrook Park |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Lydbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,025,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £368,500 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £260,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 4 | £185,250 | £302 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £178,000 | £196,500 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £156,000 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £317,000 | £202,210 | £157,000 |
| 2019 | £244,000 | £178,998 | £134,000 |
| 2020 | £327,500 | £213,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £287,500 | £200,000 | £178,500 |
| 2022 | £390,000 | £274,975 | £189,000 |
| 2023 | £329,000 | £263,000 | £241,250 |
| 2024 | £387,000 | £205,000 | £178,000 |
| 2025 | £406,750 | £255,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £260,000 | £185,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £174 | £168 |
| 2017 | £216 | £153 | £174 |
| 2018 | £216 | £235 | £203 |
| 2019 | £290 | £181 | £195 |
| 2020 | £277 | £221 | £244 |
| 2021 | £246 | £220 | £197 |
| 2022 | £286 | £348 | £220 |
| 2023 | £339 | £301 | £224 |
| 2024 | £358 | £229 | £251 |
| 2025 | £322 | £291 | £320 |
| 2026 | £335 | £252 | £302 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 9NE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sept 2025 | The Priory, Proberts Barn Lane, Lydbrook, GL17 9NE | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 1, West Bank, Mill Row, Lydbrook, GL17 9NR | Detached | Freehold | £212,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 2, Mill Row, Lydbrook, GL17 9NR | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 23, Forge Row, Lydbrook, GL17 9NP | Terraced | Freehold | £188,500 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Garage And Workshop, Lydbrook, GL17 9NA | Other | Freehold | £51,500 |
In the GL17 9NE postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Lydbrook Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2019. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | English Bicknor Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. |
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 GL17 9NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Syd Phelps
Lydbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL17 9NE records about 22 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GL17 9NE in Lydbrook is £320,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL17 9NE, including Lydbrook Primary School (Good) and English Bicknor Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL17 9NE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,206 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 GL17 9NE is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syd Phelps (Green Party).