Bream vs Lydney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lydney is about 4% cheaper on average. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Lydney
£305,620
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Lydney
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Lydney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Lydney
357.9
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Lydney
69.4
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Lydney
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Lydney more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £305,620 versus £318,897 in Bream. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Lydney it is a flat at £121,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Bream (£220,500 vs £194,619).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bream (48.1 per 1,000) compared to Lydney (68.7 per 1,000), a 43% difference. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Lydney it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Bream: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Lydney.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lydney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bream enjoy 357.9 Mbps on average, while Lydney lags behind at 357.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 91.8% in Lydney. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 65.8% in Lydney.
Bream is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (358 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bream is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Lydney's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,397 in Lydney. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Lydney.
Bream has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bream has a population of 3,117 while Lydney has 9,655. Median household income is £31,839 in Bream and £31,839 in Lydney. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 47.4 in Lydney. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 54.7% in Lydney.
| Indicator | Bream | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 9,655 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 28.8% |
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