GL15 — LYDNEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL15 is £334,498, which is 24% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL15 cost 16.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL15 have fallen 4.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£385,290	399
Semi-detached	£243,788	313
Terraced	£210,493	228
Flat	£116,467	30
All types	£334,498	1038

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL15 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL15 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Blakeney Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Parkend Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Pillowell Community Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Yorkley Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Woolaston Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

89,753

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL15 are 282.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

282.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL15 is collected by Forest of Dean. The Band D rate is £2,116/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL15 — LYDNEY

Area Summary

GL15 (LYDNEY) offers property prices near the national average (£334,498), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (282 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CINDERFORD

£281K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL15?

The average house price in GL15 (LYDNEY) is £334,498, based on 1038 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.7% over the past year.

Is GL15 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL15 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL15?

There are 12 schools in or near GL15. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL15?

Council tax in GL15 is collected by Forest of Dean. The Band D rate is £2,116 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL15?

The average broadband download speed in GL15 is 282 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in GL15 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 89,753.