Living in Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean is a large municipality in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 85,957 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 27%, #102 of 378), single parents (top 27%, #102 of 378), nature lovers (top 28%, #107 of 388).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 46 min and sets around 16:02; in late June it sets around 21:33.
How Forest of Dean ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #132 of 378 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #202 of 387 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #102 of 378 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #102 of 378 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #180 of 378 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #188 of 378 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #177 of 387 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 42 | #345 of 368 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #350 of 367 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 40 | #321 of 362 | #24 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #234 of 387 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #340 of 368 | #22 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 50 | #350 of 361 | #25 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 53 | #177 of 354 | #15 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #186 of 378 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #213 of 388 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 35 | #349 of 363 | #25 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 36 | #348 of 387 | #27 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #202 of 378 | #21 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #107 of 388 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #151 of 388 | #18 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #107 of 388 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #238 of 388 | #13 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #363 of 388 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #186 of 388 | #17 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 46 | #279 of 388 | #13 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #343 of 368 | #24 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Stroud 19 km
- Gloucester 20 km
- Monmouthshire 23 km
- Tewkesbury 31 km
- Herefordshire, County of 32 km
- Cheltenham 32 km
- South Gloucestershire 33 km
- Bristol, City of 38 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.