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Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean

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About

The Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area occupies the north-eastern slopes of the Forest of Dean plateau. Settlements are characterised by stone-built housing, often following the contours of the steep-sided valleys that define the landscape. The area's history is closely linked to former industries, including mining and the large manufacturing plant at Mitcheldean. Road networks connect the villages, which are surrounded by mixed woodland and farmland typical of the wider Forest.

A notable local feature is the preserved tramway and industrial archaeology found along the Sculpture Trail in nearby woodland. Ruardean's hilltop church overlooks the Wye Valley, while Drybrook sits on a high shelf of land. The area provides direct access to the working forest, with public footpaths leading into conifer plantations and older deciduous woods. Community life centres around local schools, sports clubs, and village halls in each settlement.

Area overview

On average Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £49,534 per year. There are 5 schools in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is home to around 7,908 people, with a population density of about 318.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean Population
7,908
Population density
318.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.41(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.29(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.69(-13%)
Other theft
3.67(-35%)
Public order
2.66(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,609
96.22%
Other White
140
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.25%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
19
0.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.2%
Total population: 7,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,736
26.46%
No qualifications
1,211
18.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,180
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,033
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
753
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,562

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,517
45.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,018
30.65%
Other social rented
345
10.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
253
7.62%
Social rents from council
85
2.56%
Total households: 3,321

Property prices in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,600 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£350,000
Flats1£68,600
Semi-Detached30£233,000
Terraced14£207,500

10 years median price trend in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean.

All postcodes in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean

GL170RR

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170GF

High Street

GL179XY

Duttons Lane

GL170BX

New Road

GL170XS

Tuffley Court

GL170ZB

High Street

GL179HJ

Hazel Hill

GL179UR

Perrys Court Lane

GL170BE

Townsend

GL170HE

Hazel Hill

GL170SB

The Crescent

GL170UL

High Street

GL179HF

Hazel Road

GL179JH

Greenbank Close

GL170BJ

Deans Way Road

GL170BP

Stars Pitch

GL170DG

Eastern Avenue

GL179HE

Woodland Road

GL179HQ

Hazel Road

GL179RL

Vention Lane

GL170SJ

The Bull Ring

GL179AQ

Morse Road

GL179BU

Back Lane

GL170DY

Abenhall Road

GL170RS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170UX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179NX

Wyelands Park

GL179UQ

Ashdene Road

GL170DJ

Hollywell Road

GL170EY

Dockins Hill Way

GL170JP

Wintles Close

GL179AU

Millers Close

GL179DJ

Brierley Banks

GL179RA

Orchard Road

GL179XX

Wesley Road

GL170DB

Eastern Avenue

GL170HX

The Stenders

GL170YL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179AJ

Morse Road

GL179AW

Spout Lane

GL170JR

Baynham Road

GL179JG

Drybrook Road

GL179TT

Eddys Lane

GL179XL

Farm Road

GL179XZ

The Patches

GL170SA

Carisbrooke Road

GL179AL

Morse Road

GL179DH

Brierley Banks

GL179LA

Woodend Road

GL179PA

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170BB

Townsend

GL170DQ

Parks Road

GL170EJ

Dean Meadows

GL179AD

Whitehill Lane

GL179AY

Lower Ridge Walk

GL179LB

Mount Close

GL170DF

Eastern Avenue

GL170SG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179ES

High Street

GL170YG

High Street

GL179AP

The Hollow

GL179AS

Woodbine Cottages

GL179EY

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HW

Hawthorns Road

GL179RJ

Coppice Road

GL179TP

West End

GL179XJ

Jovial Colliers Cottages

HR97LF

Watery Lane

GL170HN

High Street

GL179DQ

Brierley Banks

GL179JP

Larksfield Road

GL179TL

Caudle Lane

GL179UH

Linden Road

GL179YN

Crooked End Place

GL179YP

Norman Way

GL179SF

Harveys Meadow

GL179SU

The Moorwood

GL179UB

Newham Bottom

GL179UP

Marfells Way

GL179XS

Newham Bottom

GL170JD

Belmont Terrace

GL179UE

Catshill

GL170BS

Hawkers Hill

GL170FL

High Street

GL170GD

High Street

GL179AG

Quabbs Road

GL170DD

Bradley Court Road

GL170ER

Court Farm Lane

GL179BE

Morse Lane

GL179HS

Mannings Road

HR97LG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170BL

Harptree Way

GL170RJ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179DE

Hawkwell Row

GL179ER

High Street

GL179RW

West View

GL179TX

The Maltings

GL179XU

Brierley Road

GL170DN

Hollywell Road

GL170EE

Jubilee Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.