GL15 6YH postcode in Lydney, Gloucestershire
GL15 6YH is a postcode in Lydney, in the Lydney West & Aylburton ward of Forest of Dean. It is in the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency and the Gloucestershire police force area, and has been in use since March 2013. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where GL15 6YH is, and what is near it
- GL15 6YH
- Other postcodes in GL15 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.7137, longitude -2.5375)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after GL15 6YH?
- Forest of DeanDistrict council Forest of Dean: bins, council tax, planning
- GloucestershireCounty council Gloucestershire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around GL15 6YH Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- GloucestershirePolice force area
- Forest of DeanParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Matt Bishop (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Matt Bishop
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at GL15 6YH?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for GL15 6YH. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at GL15 6YH?
BinDayBuddy does not read Forest of Dean District Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Forest of Dean District Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is GL15 6YH at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include GL15 6YH.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Forest of Dean
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for GL15 6YH: 890 properties in Forest of Dean are at high risk (1.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Forest of Dean
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of GL15 6YH is in 4 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 16:35 on 22 October 2026.
- River Lyd at LydneyFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Lyd at Lydney
- Sharpness and Lydney Harbour on the Severn EstuaryFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Sharpness and Lydney Harbour on the Severn Estuary
- Rivers in the Forest of DeanFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Rivers in the Forest of Dean
- Severn estuary from Gloucester to SharpnessFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 16:35 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near GL15 6YH?
Homes in GL15 6 sold for a typical £307,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 61 sales, up 2.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £420,000 33 sales
- Semi-detached £255,000 19 sales
- Terraced £208,500 8 sales
- Flat or maisonette 1 sale, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole GL15 district: a typical £274,000 from 252 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in GL15 6YH
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in GL15 6YH from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near GL15 6YH?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 720 homes in the neighbourhood around GL15 6YH. The largest share of them, 33%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (33%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Forest of Dean for 2026‑27: £2,443. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,629 (band A) to £2,986 (band E); band B, the most common, is £1,900.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 160 (22%) | £1,629 |
| Band B | about 240 (33%) | £1,900 |
| Band C | about 220 (31%) | £2,172 |
| Band D | about 60 (8%) | £2,443 |
| Band E | about 40 (6%) | £2,986 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,529 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,072 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,887 |
When the homes were built
- 19% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 18% 1919 to 1939
- 1% 1945 to 1964
- 22% 1965 to 1982
- 33% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Forest of Dean before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of GL15 6YH is in (ONS area E01022226), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near GL15 6YH?
The nearest open schools to GL15 6YH, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to GL15 6YH?
The nearest railway station to the centre of GL15 6YH is Lydney Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- Lydney Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Cam & Dursley Rail Station Railway station 12.3 kmDrive
- Lydney Junction (Dean Forest Railway) Underground, metro or tram 500 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near GL15 6YH, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near GL15 6YH?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of GL15 6YH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Severnbank Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01594 845715 1.5 kmCycle
- Lydney Practice Phone 01594 842167 1.7 kmCycle
- Yorkley Health Centre(Wg) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01594 562437 5.3 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near GL15 6YH?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of GL15 6YH on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near GL15 6YH?
The nearest to the centre of GL15 6YH, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The Coach House Dental Practice Phone 01594 842715 1.2 kmCycle
- Central Dental Surgery Phone 01594 841368 1.4 kmCycle
- Imperial Dental - Lydney Phone 01594 845718 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to GL15 6YH?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Vale Hospital Phone 0300 421 8494 13.0 kmDrive
- Forest of Dean Community Hospital Phone 0300 421 8722 13.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near GL15 6YH?
The nearest care homes to the centre of GL15 6YH, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Rodley House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01594 842778 1.8 kmCycle
- Nodens Manor Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2025 2.0 kmCycle
- Footsteps Medical Care Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01594 844244 2.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near GL15 6YH?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of GL15 6YH, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Forest Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01594 842847 1.6 kmCycle
- Lydney Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 01594 843443 1.6 kmCycle
- Boots, 1 High Street Mon 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Tue 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Wed 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01594 562271 4.9 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near GL15 6YH?
The nearest vets to the centre of GL15 6YH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Sundean Veterinary Clinic 1.1 kmWalk
- Severnside 1.7 kmCycle
- Vale Animal Hospital 11.1 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is GL15 6YH in a conservation area?
The centre of GL15 6YH is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near GL15 6YH?
Police.uk records 30 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of GL15 6YH in January 2026, the latest month Gloucestershire Constabulary has published.
Gloucestershire Constabulary has published no figures to Police.uk after January 2026, though Police.uk has figures to August 2026 for other forces. These figures run to January 2026, so no month is counted without them.
Also: burglary 1, shoplifting 1, other theft 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for GL15 6YH
- Ward
- Lydney West & Aylburton
- Parish
- Lydney
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Lydney
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- March 2013
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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