Lower Cross, Clearwell, Coleford
House prices, sold prices and local information for GL16 8JZ, GL16 8LD, GL16 8LB.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Lower Cross, Clearwell, Coleford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Mar 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £357,800. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lower Cross compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower Cross has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all GL16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £357,800 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £249,000 | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £207,500 | 9 Nov 2017 |
Sold prices on Lower Cross
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stank Farm Lodge, Lower Cross GL16 8LD | 19 Mar 2025 | £203,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Stank Farm, Lower Cross GL16 8LD | 8 Aug 2023 | £1,550,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Primrose Cottage, Lower Cross GL16 8JZ | 17 Sep 2021 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Temperance Cottages, Lower Cross GL16 8LD | 28 Jul 2021 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Woodpeckers, Lower Cross GL16 8JZ | 21 Feb 2018 | £418,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Primrose Cottage, Lower Cross GL16 8JZ | 8 Dec 2017 | £328,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Lower Cross Cottage, Lower Cross GL16 8LB | 9 Nov 2017 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Shady Bank, Lower Cross GL16 8JZ | 7 Apr 2017 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Temperance Cottages, Lower Cross GL16 8LD | 20 Jan 2017 | £177,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Temperance Cottages, Lower Cross GL16 8LD | 15 Dec 2016 | £198,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Woodpeckers, Lower Cross GL16 8JZ | 16 Nov 2016 | £380,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Cottage, Lower Cross | £328,000 (Dec 2017) → £460,000 (Sep 2021) | +40% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Temperance Cottages, Lower Cross | £198,000 (Dec 2016) → £300,000 (Jul 2021) | +52% over 5 yrs |
| Woodpeckers, Lower Cross | £380,000 (Nov 2016) → £418,000 (Feb 2018) | +10% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Lower Cross
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School 41 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ellwood Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St John's C of E Academy 155 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Coalway Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Redbrook Church of England Primary School 40 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Lydney station 5.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Margery Lane (corner of, Wainland Place) 1 min walk
- Margery Lane (opp, Wainland Place) 1 min walk
- Tannery Gardens (opp, Newland Road) 3 min walk
- Tannery Gardens (o/s, Newland Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wye Valley Practice
Smithville Close, St. Briavels, Lydney · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Coleford · 1.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Coleford Gloucester Express · 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op The Marshes Coleford · 1.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Coleford · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Chemists Ltd · 1.5 mi
- Coleford Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Rock Castle Dental Practice · 1.5 mi
- Willow Tree Dental Practice · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 661 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,530 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 63% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 97% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 92% |
Share of homes across Forest of Dean with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Lower Cross
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Who lives around Lower Cross
Ethnic group
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 97.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 50.6% |
| No religion | 43.8% | 41.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.8% | 5.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.1% | 28.9% |
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.7% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Forest of Dean | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.9% | 37.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.4% | 33.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 16.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 12.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Forest of Dean.
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Forest of Dean Band D is £2,443 a year (Band A £1,629). See every band.
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