Property Data OutlookForest of Dean
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Forest of Dean
Key indicators for buyers
The Forest of Dean market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 9.6%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 10.6x in 2021 to 8.2x today. Rising rents (£829/mo, +4.1%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Forest of Dean costs 8.2x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 10.6x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Forest of Dean is £829, up 4.1% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Forest of Dean price of £301,455 with a 25% deposit (£75k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,190 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,190) are £361 more than renting (£829). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £75k — it would take around 18 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
DOCK COTTAGE, BULLO PILL GL14 1ED | Detached | £532,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
34, SUMMERLEAZE GL15 5QD | Semi-detached | £175,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
2A, SEVERN AVENUE, TUTSHILL NP16 7EF | Detached | £345,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
CHURCH HOUSE, CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY GL14 2UA | Terraced | £300,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
1, ARLINGTON COURT, SEDBURY NP16 7EZ | Detached | £460,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
6, MARINE GARDENS GL16 8DD | Flat/Maisonette | £115,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
15, NAAS LANE GL15 5AS | Semi-detached |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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