Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean is located in the western part of Gloucestershire, England. It is bordered by the River Wye to the west and northwest, Herefordshire to the north, the Severn estuary to the south, and the city of Gloucester to the east. This ancient woodland area is known for its natural beauty and historical significance.

Our population has grown by 6.2% welcoming 5,043 new residents!
5.4% of our community identify as ethnic minorities (includes all groups except white: British)
19.2% of Forest of Dean residents are recognised as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).
7.7% have a long-term physical or mental health condition but don’t identify as disabled.
68.2% of adults stay active, while 23.9% are physically inactive.
73% of adults and 33.7% of Year 6 children are overweight (including obesity).