Redwing Avenue Lydney, Forest of Dean
9 addresses across 1 postcode (GL15), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14705427.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £197,995 across 10 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bathurst Park, is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Severnbank Surgery, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often possession of weapons.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | £197,995 | £178,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2024 | 12 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £214,845 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 2 GL15 5GJ | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 24 GL15 5GJ | Detached | £256,495 | New build. |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 14 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £209,995 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jul 2024 | 18 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £189,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 22 GL15 5GJ | Detached | £259,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 10 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £212,155 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 16 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £197,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 6 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £178,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2024 | 20 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £197,995 | New build. |
| 31 May 2024 | 4 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £197,995 | New build. |
| 31 May 2024 | 8 GL15 5GJ | Terraced | £191,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2024 (8).
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 (35% of about 1,330 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Naas Lane Lydney: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 30 m and 33 m above sea level (31 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL15 5GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Chepstow 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ridler Road Lydney | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lydney | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 40.3 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Severnbank Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Forest Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hylton Court (Dental Surgery) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Lydney Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Coleford Police Station | 10.5 km (6.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 55 Newerne Street Lloyds Bank | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bathurst Park 6.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | Lydney Recreation Trust Ground 8.8 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,250 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lydney Harbour, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lydney Harbour | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Village cross at Lydney | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Naas Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Kears Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Wellhouse Bay | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Saniger Sands | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Maple Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severnbanks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Dean Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nodens Manor Care Home GL15 5AT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Harrison Way Stores GL15 5BN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Rodley House GL15 5BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| River Children And Family Centre GL15 5AU | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Lydney Golf Club GL15 4ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| BulkBuys GL15 5BN | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterlink Limited At Severnbanks Primary School GL15 5AU | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wyedean Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- GL15 5GJ: 9 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Buzzard Rise · Tawny Mews · Goldfinch Way · Mallard Way · Kingfisher Drive · Chaffinch Crescent · Wyedean Close · Lakeside Avenue · Severn Bank Avenue · Crump Place · Purton Place · Heron Grove
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.