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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

GL170JR

Baynham Road

GL170DT

Abenhall Road

GL170JN

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170EE

Jubilee Road

GL179NZ

Catshill

GL179RL

Vention Lane

GL179DN

School Road

GL179HW

Hawthorns Road

GL170SB

The Crescent

GL179XY

Duttons Lane

GL179HL

Hillside Road

GL179BQ

Varnister

GL179DW

Horseshoe Drive

GL179EJ

Hazel Hill

GL170EJ

Dean Meadows

GL179QY

School Road

GL179AH

Morse Road

GL170HP

Mill End Street

GL170BB

Townsend

GL179DL

Council Houses

GL170FE

High Street

GL179EQ

High Street

GL170EZ

New Road

GL170YL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HR

May Meadow Lane

GL170WW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HG

Plump Hill

GL179HQ

Hazel Road

GL170SA

Carisbrooke Road

GL179EB

The Cross

GL179UD

High Beech Road

GL170JE

The Stenders

GL179BW

Springfields

GL179RD

Greenfield Close

GL179DX

Noctule Close

GL179UL

Roebuck Meadows

GL179YF

Barn Lane

GL170BW

Glebe Close

GL170JJ

Blackwell

GL170JT

Walwyn Close

GL179TY

Pludds Court Road

GL179EF

The Cross

GL179AX

Ashfield Road

GL170XS

Tuffley Court

GL179JN

Nailbridge

GL179HF

Hazel Road

HR97LF

Watery Lane

GL179AE

Morse Lane

GL179TW

Cinderhill Way

GL170BY

Silver Street

GL170EU

Glencoe Lane

GL170DS

Gloucester Road

GL170DD

Bradley Court Road

GL179DD

Hawkwell

GL179QZ

Hillside Terrace

GL170HY

The Stenders

GL179BA

Morse Lane

GL170JS

Colchester Close

GL170WS

High Street

GL170JG

The Stenders

GL179XX

Wesley Road

GL179UG

Royal Oak Road

GL179HD

Sunnymead Close

GL179EW

Hillside Road

GL179BB

Morse Lane

GL179RN

School Crescent

GL170SJ

The Bull Ring

GL170FA

High Street

GL170SG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170FB

High Street

GL170SN

Brook Street

GL179UJ

Caudle Close

GL179LD

Trinity Road

GL179US

High Street

GL170EW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HJ

Hazel Hill

GL170DX

Abenhall Road

GL170DH

Parks Road

GL179UR

Perrys Court Lane

GL179TP

West End

GL179BS

Hawthorns

GL179HP

Puddlebrook

GL179EA

High Street

GL170RJ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179JW

Nailbridge

GL170BN

Oakhill Road

GL170YU

High Street

GL179DU

High Street

GL179HN

Hillside Road

GL170AS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170RS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179EL

Hazel Road

GL170FF

High Street

GL170RX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179JU

Deans Walk

GL170FG

High Street

GL179HY

Forest Edge

GL179AT

Morse Road

GL179JP

Larksfield Road

GL170WN

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Data Sources

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