The Smithy, Blakeney
House prices, sold prices and local information for GL15 4DW.
At a glance
9 property sales on The Smithy, Blakeney have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Jul 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £141,700. Average sale prices rose from £131,000 in 2016 to £180,500 in 2023 (+38%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Smithy compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Smithy has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all GL15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £141,700 | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £161,000 | 22 Feb 2023 |
Sold prices on The Smithy
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 28 Jul 2023 | £166,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 22 Feb 2023 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 18 Feb 2022 | £173,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 17 Sep 2021 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 18 Sep 2019 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 18 Sep 2019 | £112,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 19 Mar 2018 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 22 Apr 2016 | £126,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 29 Mar 2016 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, The Smithy GL15 4DW | 24 Mar 2016 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14, The Smithy | £168,000 (Sep 2021) → £195,000 (Feb 2023) | +16% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near The Smithy
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Smithy in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Smithy is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness Flood alert area
- Rivers Frome and Cam Flood alert area
- Rivers in the Forest of Dean Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Smithy
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeney Primary School 75 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| Yorkley Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Lydney station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- King's Head (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- King's Head (o/s, High Street) 1 min walk
- Orchard Gate (corner of, Cinderford Road) 2 min walk
- Orchard Gate (opp, Cinderford Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dean Medical Practice
Millend, Blakeney · 0.2 mi - Yorkley Health Centre(Wg)
Bailey Hill, Yorkley, Lydney · 2.0 mi - Lydney Practice
The Health Centre, Albert Street, Lydney · 3.2 mi - Severnbank Surgery
Tutnalls Street, Lydney · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 705 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,683 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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