Dursley vs Lydney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lydney wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Dursley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dursley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dursley
£350,701
Lydney
£305,620
Crime Rate
Dursley
49.5
Lydney
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dursley
100.0%
Lydney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dursley
269.1
Lydney
357.9
EPC Rating
Dursley
68.7
Lydney
69.4
Median Income
Dursley
£30,616
Lydney
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £305,620, Lydney undercuts Dursley (£350,701) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dursley is a flat at £156,444, while in Lydney it is a flat at £121,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Dursley (£274,213 vs £194,619).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dursley prices grew faster — 38% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Dursley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.5 per 1,000 versus 68.7 per 1,000 in Lydney. The most common crime category in Dursley 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Dursley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lydney, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Dursley | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lydney averages 357.9 Mbps – ahead of Dursley's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Dursley and 91.8% in Lydney. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Dursley and 65.8% in Lydney.
Lydney is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (358 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Lydney, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Dursley and £1,397 in Lydney. 55.7% of homes in Dursley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Lydney.
Lydney has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Lydney and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 46.9 in Dursley and 47.4 in Lydney. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Dursley and 54.7% in Lydney. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Dursley versus 72.6% in Lydney. Dursley has a population of 7,935 and Lydney has 9,655.
| Indicator | Dursley | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,935 | 9,655 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 28.8% |
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