House prices in Forest of Dean
The median price paid for a home in Forest of Dean was £267,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 897 sales. House prices in Forest of Dean fell 0.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 0.2% lower than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Forest of Dean was 11% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Forest of Dean was £828 a month in August 2026, 0.1% down on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Forest of Dean are not shown: The police in Gloucestershire have published no street crime after Jan 2026.
Where Forest of Dean stands out
- Rents in Forest of Dean had the 12th biggest rent fall of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (−0.1%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Forest of Dean had the 13th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (−0.2%).
House prices in Forest of Dean
The median price paid in Forest of Dean was £267,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 897 sales, or £3,102 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £375,000 | 379 | £3,308 | −5.1% | +7.1% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £240,000 | 325 | £3,016 | −2.9% | +8.2% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £205,000 | 154 | £3,046 | 0.0% | +11.4% | £260,000 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest of Dean | £267,500 | −0.2% | −0.2% | £3,102 | −1.2% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Forest of Dean sold for a median £3,102 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 13% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Forest of Dean has the 140th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −0.2% change over the year is the 152nd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 10th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
Rents in Forest of Dean
The average private rent in Forest of Dean was £828 a month in August 2026, 0.1% down on a year earlier. Rents in Forest of Dean are 29.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Forest of Dean has the 77th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Forest of Dean
854 homes were sold in Forest of Dean in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.95 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Forest of Dean were 7.0% up on the year before and 37.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 101st fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Forest of Dean
Deprivation in Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean is the 121st most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 121st |
| Income | 167th |
| Employment | 137th |
| Education and skills | 113th |
| Health | 198th |
| Crime | 206th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 23rd |
| Living environment | 73rd |
Broadband and mobile in Forest of Dean
79.5% of premises in Forest of Dean can get gigabit broadband and 94.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 79.5% can get full fibre, and 2.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 57th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
68.3% of premises in Forest of Dean get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Forest of Dean
In the year ending June 2025, 5,395 people moved to Forest of Dean from elsewhere in the UK and 5,084 moved away, a net gain of 311 (3.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Gloucester 534
- Monmouthshire 332
- Tewkesbury 291
Most moved out to
- Gloucester 618
- Herefordshire, County of 434
- Monmouthshire 256
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Forest of Dean
How much does a house cost in Forest of Dean?
The median price paid for a home in Forest of Dean was £267,500 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £375,000; semi-detached £240,000; terraced £205,000.
Are house prices in Forest of Dean going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Forest of Dean fell 0.2%, and over five years it fell 0.2%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Forest of Dean?
The average private rent in Forest of Dean was £828 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £594; 2 bed £800; 3 bed £960; 4+ bed £1,450.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Forest of Dean?
79.5% of premises in Forest of Dean can get full fibre and 79.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Stroud 20 km
- Gloucester 22 km
- Monmouthshire 23 km
- Tewkesbury 27 km
- South Gloucestershire 31 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.