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Broadwell and Coalway vs Lydney

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricBroadwell and CoalwayLydney
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorBroadwell and CoalwayLydney
Population3,3049,655
Median Age48.147.4
Median Household Income£32,783.5£31,839
Employment Rate54.7%54.7%
Owner Occupied72.2%72.6%
Degree-Level Qualified34.1%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadwell And Coalway and Lydney?
Broadwell And Coalway and Lydney are approximately 5.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadwell And Coalway or Lydney?
Lydney is cheaper, with an average house price of £305,620.
Is Broadwell And Coalway or Lydney safer?
Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate at 47.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadwell And Coalway or Lydney?
Lydney has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broadwell And Coalway or Lydney?
Broadwell And Coalway has faster average broadband at 396.3 Mbps.

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