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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 very low crime levels, with around 38 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
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
20.74(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.9(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.05(-38%)
Other theft
3.79(-33%)
Public order
2.91(-56%)
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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£350,000£2,842
Semi-Detached48£224,250£2,876
Terraced13£210,000£2,674

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

GL179TA

Spring Place

GL170BX

New Road

GL179UY

Belle Vue Road

GL179HH

Hazel Hill

GL179ET

High Street

GL179TZ

Aston Bridge Road

GL179TJ

The Square

GL179JY

Eastwood Road

GL179UT

Hart Lane

GL170HS

New Street

GL179JT

Bridge Road

GL170HW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170BG

Townsend

GL179AJ

Morse Road

GL170RT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179XH

Pettycroft

GL179DR

Nelson Court

GL179UA

Knights Hill Road

GL179HR

Hazel Hill

GL170JL

Stenders Road

GL179XT

Kingsway Lane

GL170DE

Eastern Avenue

GL170EQ

Ross Road

GL170HQ

New Road

GL170YG

High Street

GL179JE

Drybrook Road

GL179TN

The Square

GL179AL

Morse Road

GL170BZ

Silver Street

GL179UE

Catshill

GL179RG

Rocks Road

GL179XN

Walkers Lane

GL179YL

Bakers Piece

GL170ES

Jubilee Road

GL170BH

Old Dean Road

GL179UU

St Johns Road

GL170DR

Bradley Court Road

GL170DJ

Hollywell Road

GL179RQ

Rocks Road

GL179AY

Lower Ridge Walk

GL170SF

Bradley Court Road

GL179AR

Highview Road

GL179WW

School Road

GL179XF

Crooked End

GL179TR

Townsend

GL179BX

Hawthorns Road

GL170BD

Talbot Place

GL179HT

Morman Close

GL170UX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170ZB

High Street

GL179YW

Park View

GL179DG

High Street

GL179AN

The Hollow

GL179EH

Manse Road

GL170BL

Harptree Way

GL179HS

Mannings Road

GL179TL

Caudle Lane

GL170AT

High Street

GL170UL

High Street

GL170EH

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170EN

Lining Wood

GL179EU

High Street

GL170RR

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170RU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170SE

Ash Grove

GL179RE

Greenfield Road

GL170AZ

Churchill Way

GL179RB

Greenfield Road

GL179YP

Norman Way

GL179AS

Woodbine Cottages

GL179JQ

Drybrook Road

GL170EX

Dockins Hill Way

GL170HF

The Rocks

GL170AU

Brook Street

GL179BD

Morse Fields

GL170DW

Hollywell Road

GL170HA

Wilderness Drive

GL170SR

High Street

GL170BU

The Merrin

GL179DT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179RY

Wye View Road

GL179UF

Townsend

GL179DE

Hawkwell Row

GL179SF

Harveys Meadow

GL170EP

New Road

GL170YW

High Street

GL179JG

Drybrook Road

GL179UB

Newham Bottom

GL179DQ

Brierley Banks

GL170SW

High Street

GL179RA

Orchard Road

GL179BE

Morse Lane

GL170YQ

High Street

GL179AF

Morse Lane

GL170HX

The Stenders

GL170BE

Townsend

GL179JD

Quabbs Road

GL179YB

Bracken Road

GL179EX

High Street

GL179XQ

School Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.