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Sub-area · Lydney · Forest of Dean · South West

Living in Forest of Dean 009E

Part of Lydney · 1,720 residents

Forest of Dean 009E is a sub-area in Lydney, Forest of Dean that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £820 a month, up 2.5% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £204/mo. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (11th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£820+2.5%
vs last year
Liveability
77/100
Composite score
Safety
15/100
Higher is safer
Transport
81/100
Transit + walk
Schools
58/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1818%
18–3420%
35–4917%
50–6420%
65+26%
Population1,720
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied54%
Private rent18%
Social rent27%
Flats21%
Terraced14%
Semi-detached51%
Detached14%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person40%Couple with children14%Lone parent12%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 6.30
White97%Asian1%Black0%Mixed1%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian47%Muslim1%No religion44%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK95%
Born outside UK6%
General health (self-reported)
Good74%Fair18%Bad8%
Disability prevalence24%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above21%
Apprenticeship7%
No qualifications25%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Forest of Dean 009E?

Forest of Dean 009E sits inside Lydney, part of the wider Forest of Dean council area in South West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Forest of Dean 009E for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Forest of Dean 009E?
The median monthly rent across Forest of Dean 009E is £820.
How safe is Forest of Dean 009E?
Forest of Dean 009E has a safety score of 15/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Forest of Dean 009E?
Transport score: 81/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Forest of Dean 009E part of?
Forest of Dean 009E sits inside the Lydney neighbourhood, in Forest of Dean, South West.