Broadwell and Coalway vs Lydney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lydney is about 20% cheaper on average. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lydney edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadwell and Coalway
£366,745
Lydney
£305,620
Crime Rate
Broadwell and Coalway
47.8
Lydney
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadwell and Coalway
50.0%
Lydney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broadwell and Coalway
396.3
Lydney
357.9
EPC Rating
Broadwell and Coalway
69.8
Lydney
69.4
Median Income
Broadwell and Coalway
£32,784
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 £366,745 in Broadwell And Coalway. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Lydney it is a flat at £121,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Broadwell And Coalway (£480,754 vs £394,363).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 47.8 offences per 1,000 people, Broadwell And Coalway is the safer of the two – 44% lower than Lydney's 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway 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 Lydney: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Broadwell And Coalway.
Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 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 | Broadwell and Coalway | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broadwell And Coalway enjoy 396.3 Mbps on average, while Lydney lags behind at 357.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 91.8% in Lydney. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 65.8% in Lydney.
Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (396 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broadwell And Coalway is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Lydney's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,397 in Lydney. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Lydney.
Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broadwell And Coalway has a population of 3,304 while Lydney has 9,655. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £31,839 in Lydney. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 47.4 in Lydney. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 54.7% in Lydney.
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 9,655 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 28.8% |
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