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Lydney East

Lydney East is one of 21 wards in Forest of Dean, home to 6,557 people in 2,838 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £244,995 over the past two years, 11% below the Forest of Dean median. On average 20% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 24% below the Forest of Dean average.

Ward E05012165 · 188 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
6,557residentsCensus 2021
£245kmedian sale price249 sales, 24 months
20%green within 500 mpostcode average
83%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Lydney East in Forest of DeanPostcodes in Lydney East highlighted; the rest of Forest of Dean in grey
Map of Forest of Dean with Lydney East highlighted

People and homes.

6,557 residents in 2,838 households, next to the Forest of Dean average.

18%
aged 15–29
20%
aged 65 and over
62%
owner-occupied homes
15%
privately rented
22%
socially rented
9%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Lydney East and Forest of Dean.

Lydney EastForest of Dean
£183k£224k£266k£307k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£183k£224k£266k£307k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Lydney East with a published hygiene rating.

38rated food businessesin total
100%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Forest of Dean: 98%
0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)