Lakeside Avenue is in Lydney and in Forest Of Dean district. GL15 5QA is located in the Lydney East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside Avenue, Lydney, GL15 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL15 5FD, GL15 5QF, GL15 5GA, GL15 5GB, GL15 5PZ, GL15 5QD, GL15 5QU, GL15 5BJ, GL15 5QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL15 5QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 54.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 45.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 33.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 47.3% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 37.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 41% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 25.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 12.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 17.1% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 17.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 94% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside Avenue was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Lydney East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakeside Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lydney East and the 58th highest crime rate of 241 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Lakeside Avenue, Lydney, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2026-02-27 | £240,000 |
| 71 Lakeside Avenue, Lydney, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-12-12 | £240,322 |
| 73 Lakeside Avenue, Lydney, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-12-12 | £157,042 |
| 80 Lakeside Avenue, Lydney, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-09-05 | £208,160 |
| 49 Lakeside Avenue, Lydney, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-13 | £260,858 |
GL15 5QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severnbanks Primary School Naas Lane , GL15 5AU | - not rated | 703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severnbanks Primary School Naas Lane , GL15 5AU | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydney Church of England Community School (VC) Bream Road , GL15 5JH | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydney Church of England Community School Bream Road , GL15 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill CofE Primary School School Crescent , GL15 5TA | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dean Academy Church Road , GL15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross School (Foundation) Church Road , GL15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SGS Berkeley Green UTC , Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park GL13 9FB | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of Berkeley College Wanswell , GL13 9RS | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Castles College The Marina , Harbour Road GL15 5ET | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Aurora Severnside School Unit A21 , Berkeley Green Science and Technology Park GL13 9FB | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skylark Plus Limited 2 Elmtree Villa , Wanswell GL13 9SE | - not rated | 4,660 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchoolGlobal Bristol Campus Station Road , Wanswell GL13 9RS | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Golf Club | Naas Lane, Lydney | 886 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Bathurst Park, Bathurst Park Road | 936 yd | |
| Hips Social Ltd | Unit 2, 71 Newerne Street | 981 yd | |
| The Bridge Cafe | 1 - 2 Bridge House, 38 Newerne Street | 982 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel And Ugly Duckling Restaurant | Swan Hotel, Newerne Street | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Youth And Community Centre | Naas Lane, Lydney | 681 yd | |
| Greyhound | Greyhound Inn, Tuthill | 891 yd | |
| Lydney Town A F C | Swan Road, Lydney | 935 yd | |
| Lydney Rugby Football Club | Regent Street, Lydney | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 3 - 4 Hams Road, Lydney | 826 yd | |
| Rominos Pizza | 13 Hams Road, Lydney | 826 yd | |
| Jimmys Kitchen | Unit 1, 71 Newerne Street | 1,014 yd | |
| Ruddy's Of Lydney | 53 Newerne Street, Lydney | 1,014 yd | |
| NG Thai Food | Hill Street, Lydney | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 33 Newerne Street, Lydney | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lydney Golf Club NAAS LANE | golf | 353 yd |
| Lydney Golf Club (Closed) Lakeside Avenue | golf | 355 yd |
| Severnbanks Primary School Naas Lane | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Lydney Recreation Ground LYDNEY RECREATION GROUND LYDNEY RECREATION GROUND SWAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Lydney Rugby Club REGENT STREET | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Bathurst Park Whitecross Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Club Ginger Health And Fitness (Closed) The Archway The Archway Newerne Street | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.