Bishops Mead by Persimmon Homes · Bishops Mead, Par Four Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5GB
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Persimmon Homes has 167 developments on Homello. Homes in Lydney sold for a median £280,000 over the last year, £290 per sq ft; see house prices in Lydney.
About Bishops Mead
Bishops Mead is a new build development of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes by Persimmon Homes, located on Par Four Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5GB. The development is situated on the southern outskirts of the market town of Lydney, positioned to offer access to both local amenities and the surrounding natural landscape. Available new build homes at Bishops Mead are currently priced from £209,995 to £359,995.
The developer, Persimmon Homes, is a major UK housebuilder and currently holds a 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), indicating that over 90% of customers would recommend them. Potential buyers should be aware that third-party customer reviews have raised concerns regarding build quality and customer service on some past developments. The development offers a mix of property types, primarily focusing on 2, 3, and 4-bedroom terraced, semi-detached, and detached houses. Specific examples of available plots provide a clear pricing structure for different house styles. For first-time buyers or downsizers, the 2-bedroom terraced house, The Trafalgar, is available from £209,995. For family-sized accommodation, the 3-bedroom terraced house, The Moseley, is available from £224,995, while the 3-bedroom terraced house, The Carleton, is listed from £254,995. Buyers should contact the developer for a full list of available house types, floor plans, and specific features, including the availability of parking and private garden space for individual plots. Bishops Mead benefits from its proximity to key transport infrastructure. The A48 provides the main road link, connecting the area to Gloucester and the M5 motorway to the northeast, and Chepstow and the M4 motorway (for Bristol and Cardiff) to the southwest. Lydney railway station is located just over a mile away, less than a 5-minute drive from the development. Direct train services, operated by Transport for Wales and CrossCountry, offer connections to Gloucester in approximately 18 minutes. Additionally, Stagecoach West operates a direct bus service from Lydney Bus Station to the Gloucester Transport Hub, with a journey time of approximately 48 minutes. Local amenities in Lydney include a good range of shops, pubs, and restaurants. Families have access to local education facilities such as Lydney C of E Primary School and Severnbanks Primary School, with secondary education provided by Dean Academy. Leisure facilities include the Bathurst Swimming Pool (an outdoor lido open seasonally from May to September), Lydney Golf Club (9-hole course), and Freedom Leisure Lydney. The development is ideally situated for access to the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, both of which are under a 15-minute drive. New build homes at Bishops Mead are currently being released with prices ranging from £209,995 to £359,995. Completion status varies by plot, with selected homes currently available for immediate reservation. The Marketing Suite is open six days a week for viewings and appointments. Prospective buyers can inquire about available schemes, including Part Exchange, New Build Boost, and a 5% Deposit Contribution Scheme on selected plots. All applicants are advised to contact the Persimmon Homes sales advisor at the Bishops Mead development to confirm plot-specific details, completion timelines, and eligibility for any incentives.
- Developer
- Persimmon Homes
- City
- Gloucestershire
- Neighbourhood
- Lydney
- Postcode
- GL15 5GB
- Address
- Bishops Mead, Par Four Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5GB
- Tenure
- For sale
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Sold prices at Bishops Mead
Since first completions in 2012, 6 homes here have resold, at a median of £192,500 (£260 per sq ft), +17% on their first-sale prices.That is 10% below the Lydney median of £290 per sq ft.
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | Mar 2025 | Resale +23% | £203,000 · £290/sq ft |
| 27, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | Mar 2025 | Sale | £240,000 · £310/sq ft |
| 25, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | Nov 2024 | Sale | £195,000 · £255/sq ft |
| 53, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | Sept 2024 | Resale +14% | £182,000 · £260/sq ft |
| 41, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | Jun 2024 | Resale +9% | £180,000 · £257/sq ft |
| 45, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | May 2023 | Resale +30% | £208,000 · £297/sq ft |
| 5, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | Jul 2022 | Sale | £229,995 · £246/sq ft |
| 63, Par Four Lane GL15 5GB | Apr 2021 | New build | £244,995 |
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Bishops Mead
›Who is the developer of Bishops Mead?
Bishops Mead is a Persimmon Homes development in Lydney, Gloucestershire. Persimmon Homes has 167 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at Bishops Mead cost?
Prices at Bishops Mead start from £299,995.
›Is Bishops Mead still selling?
Bishops Mead is marked "now selling" (unconfirmed). Use the enquiry button to check current availability with Persimmon Homes.
›What have homes at Bishops Mead sold for?
6 homes at Bishops Mead have been resold since first completions in 2012, at a median of £192,500 (£260 per square foot), up 17% on what they first sold for. That is 10% below the Lydney median of £290 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Lydney?
The median sold price in Lydney was £280,000 over the last 12 months (267 sales, +11.6% on the year before), or £290 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Lydney page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Bishops Mead, Par Four Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5GB
Nearest stations
- St Mary's Halt (Dean Forest Railway) Station 0.6 miles
- Lydney Junction (Dean Forest Railway) Station 0.6 miles
- Lydney Station 0.7 miles
- Lydney Town (Dean Forest Railway) Station 0.7 miles
Nearest schools
- Severnbanks Primary School 0.5 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Expected standard
- The Dean Academy 0.8 milesSecondary · ages 11–16 Needs attention
- Lydney Church of England Community School 0.9 milesPrimary · ages 4–11 Good
- Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy 1.2 milesPrimary · ages 4–11 Expected standard
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Forest of Dean neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
1 live listings at this development