The Forge, Lydbrook
House prices, sold prices and local information for GL17 9PG.
At a glance
3 property sales on The Forge, Lydbrook have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 25 Apr 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £173,750.
House prices on The Forge compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Forge has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all GL17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £173,750 | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | 25 Apr 2019 |
Sold prices on The Forge
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, The Forge GL17 9PG | 31 May 2024 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Forge GL17 9PG | 25 Apr 2019 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Forge GL17 9PG | 18 Oct 2018 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Forge GL17 9PG | 28 Nov 2017 | £172,500 | Semi-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.
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Crime and flood risk near The Forge
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Forge in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% 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 Forge is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness Flood alert area
- River Wye at Lydbrook Flood warning area
- River Wye in Gloucestershire Flood alert area
- River Wye in Herefordshire 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 Forge
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydbrook Primary School 83 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| English Bicknor Church of England Primary School 48 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School 76 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Woodside Primary School 122 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Goodrich CofE Primary School 155 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | 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 and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Mill Row (by, B4234) 1 min walk
- Mill Row (nr, B4234) 2 min walk
- Forge Hammer (opp, B4234) 3 min walk
- Forge Hammer (by, B4234) 3 min walk
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 5 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 739 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,668 |
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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