GL15 Lydney in Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean demonstrates modest market activity typical of provincial towns. Over five years, residential prices grew at 0.4% compound annual rate, substantially below UK averages, whilst rental yields expanded at 5.2% annually, indicating stronger landlord demand relative to capital appreciation. Population increased marginally by 0.8% across the same period. The district scores 49.2 out of 100 on the trajectory metric, placing it at the 44th percentile nationally and suggesting average growth prospects. Classified as latent in gentrification stage, GL15 currently shows limited indicators of urban renewal or demographic shift. These metrics reflect a stable but relatively stagnant property market with greater rental activity than price momentum.
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- 1Property prices down 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Lydney · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.8 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
58 planning applications submitted in GL15 over the last six months, 3 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Erection of a two storey rear extension with associated works. Demolition of existing extension.Apr 2026 · pending
- Erection of a two storey and single storey extension. Demolition of a garage outbuilding.Mar 2026 · pending
- Change of use of existing summerhouse from Class C3 dwellinghouse to Class E Provision of Professional ServicesApr 2026 · pending
Lydney (GL15) common questions
Is Lydney up and coming?
Lydney (GL15) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 38% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Lydney safe?
Lydney has a safety score of 75/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lydney?
The average property price in Lydney (GL15) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lydney?
The median monthly rent in Lydney (GL15) is £838 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lydney?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bristol (BS3), Bristol (BS16), Bristol (BS15), Coleford (GL16), Bristol (BS6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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