Welcome to West Dean
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
The Forest of Dean was an extra-parochial area in the St Briavels Hundred of Gloucestershire. It was without the usual parish structure until the West Dean and East Dean townships were formed in 1844. For poor relief, West Dean was grouped into the Monmouth Poor Law Union and was included in the Monmouth rural sanitary district. Following the Local Government Act 1894, West Dean became a civil parish in the West Dean Rural District. In 1974 the rural district was abolished and West Dean became one of 41 civil parishes in the Forest of Dean district.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
4,507 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
10,339 (2021) |
Density |
229 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.6 |
Ward |
Berry Hill |
District |
Forest of Dean |
Postcodes |
GL15, GL16, GL17 |
ONS ID |
E04004332 |
Council
Contact details for West Dean Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Dean Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Dean Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Dean Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Dean Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Dean Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review
West Dean Parish Council to trial street lights switch off to benefit wildlife
Published: 2nd Oct 2023
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Forest of Dean councillors propose tourism levy to boost finances
Published: 24th Oct 2023
