https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/bristolians/Recent content in bristolians on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/fears-grow-over-forest-of-dean-becoming-commuter-hub-amid-influx-of-bristolians/Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/fears-grow-over-forest-of-dean-becoming-commuter-hub-amid-influx-of-bristolians/Concerns are mounting that towns and villages across the Forest of Dean are evolving into “commuter dormitories” as house prices rise and traffic congestion worsens, particularly since the tolls were removed from the Severn crossings. Local officials highlight an influx of residents from Bristol who have been attracted by comparatively affordable housing, opting to live in the Forest while commuting to the city for work. In December, the average house price in Bristol stood at £353,000, compared to £299,000 in the Forest of Dean, according to the Office for National Statistics.