Lydney vs Monmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lydney offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Lydney has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Lydney
£305,620
Monmouth
£385,385
Crime Rate
Lydney
68.7
Monmouth
100.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lydney
100.0%
Monmouth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Lydney
357.9
Monmouth
289.7
EPC Rating
Lydney
69.4
Monmouth
69.2
Median Income
Lydney
£31,839
Monmouth
£31,373
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Lydney is £305,620, which is 21% less than Monmouth at £385,385. The most affordable entry point in Lydney is a flat at £121,250, while in Monmouth it is a flat at £164,526.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Monmouth (£263,461 vs £194,619).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Monmouth prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Lydney (68.7 per 1,000) compared to Monmouth (100.8 per 1,000), a 47% difference. The most common crime category in Lydney is violent-crime, while in Monmouth 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 data is not fully available for both Lydney and Monmouth. Lydney has 4 schools and Monmouth has 0 schools.
Lydney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Monmouth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Lydney | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lydney offers faster average downloads at 357.9 Mbps, compared to 289.7 Mbps in Monmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Lydney and 84.3% in Monmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Lydney and 52.3% in Monmouth.
Lydney is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (358 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lydney are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Monmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Lydney and £1,405 in Monmouth. 59.8% of homes in Lydney have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Monmouth.
Lydney has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Lydney and £31,373.3 in Monmouth. The median age is 47.4 in Lydney and 48.2 in Monmouth. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Lydney and 55.2% in Monmouth. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Lydney versus 70.3% in Monmouth.
| Indicator | Lydney | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,655 | 10,330 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £31,373.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 33.6% |
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