Maplefield Aylburton, Forest of Dean
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL15), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14701889.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Forest of Dean costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Old Pleasure Gardens, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lydney Practice, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2011 | 2 GL15 6BN | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2003 | 1 GL15 6BN | Detached | £390,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 145 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Forest of Dean in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,629 | £1,900 | £2,172 | £2,443 | £2,986 | £3,529 | £4,072 | £4,887 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (22% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Aylburton Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 6 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL15 6BN | zone 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GL15 6BX | zone 3 | 3 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 12 m and 13 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL15 6BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL15 6BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Chepstow 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millbrook Green Aylburton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lydney | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 38.8 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lydney Practice | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lydney Pharmacy | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Coach House Dental Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Lydney Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Pleasure Gardens 1.1 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 170 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Market Cross, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m south-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cross | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south-west |
| Village cross at Aylburton | Scheduled monument | 370 m south-west |
| Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Camp Hill promontory fort and Romano-British temple complex | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 390 m north |
| Park Farm Upper Covert | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Little Camp Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Hope Valley | Valley | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Lydney Marsh | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Cone Pill | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Forest of Dean: see them on the Forest of Dean page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylburton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Dean Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lydney Church of England Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Brewery GL15 6BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Taurus Crafts GL15 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| The Chocolate Bar GL15 6BU | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Mia-Rose GL15 6BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Taurus Crafts - Severnside Skills GL15 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Severn Zero GL15 6BU | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Severnside Skills (Training Kitchen) At Taurus Crafts GL15 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Severn Bakery GL15 6BU | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Krazy Golf GL15 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| The Chocolate Bar GL15 6BU | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Aylburton Methodist Church GL15 6DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Exempt | |
| The Cross Inn GL15 6DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Aylburton C Of E Primary School GL15 6DB | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Milling Crescent (3); On or near Maplefield (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
High Street · Millbrook Green · Milling Crescent · A48 · Wesley Close · Orchard Close
All the streets in GL15 and across Forest of Dean.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.