Lydney vs Ross-on-Wye
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lydney offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Ross On Wye has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lydney edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lydney
£305,620
Ross-on-Wye
£360,141
Crime Rate
Lydney
68.7
Ross-on-Wye
30.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lydney
100.0%
Ross-on-Wye
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lydney
357.9
Ross-on-Wye
380.6
EPC Rating
Lydney
69.4
Ross-on-Wye
68.6
Median Income
Lydney
£31,839
Ross-on-Wye
£30,196
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Lydney more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £305,620 versus £360,141 in Ross On Wye. The most affordable entry point in Lydney is a flat at £121,250, while in Ross On Wye it is a flat at £137,956.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Ross On Wye (£252,380 vs £194,619).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ross On Wye prices grew faster — 35% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Ross On Wye (30.3 per 1,000) compared to Lydney (68.7 per 1,000), a 127% difference. The most common crime category in Lydney is violent-crime, while in Ross On Wye 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 100% in Ross On Wye.
Lydney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ross-on-Wye School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lydney | Ross-on-Wye |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ross On Wye enjoy 380.6 Mbps on average, while Lydney lags behind at 357.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Lydney and 90.3% in Ross On Wye. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Lydney and 73% in Ross On Wye.
Ross On Wye is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (381 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Lydney is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Ross On Wye's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Lydney and £1,412 in Ross On Wye. 59.8% of homes in Lydney have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Ross On Wye.
Lydney has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lydney has a population of 9,655 while Ross On Wye has 10,993. Median household income is £31,839 in Lydney and £30,196 in Ross On Wye. The median age is 47.4 in Lydney and 48 in Ross On Wye. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Lydney and 55.5% in Ross On Wye.
| Indicator | Lydney | Ross-on-Wye |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,655 | 10,993 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £30,196 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 30.8% |
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