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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 83 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
Detached38£353,750
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

GL170HZ

Tusculum Way

GL179EF

The Cross

GL179EH

Manse Road

GL179EJ

Hazel Hill

GL179RQ

Rocks Road

GL170YW

High Street

GL170FJ

High Street

GL170SF

Bradley Court Road

GL179BP

Hawthorns

GL179DN

School Road

GL179QZ

Hillside Terrace

GL179XE

St Margarets Road

GL170JJ

Blackwell

GL170RT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170WN

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HP

Puddlebrook

GL179HR

Hazel Hill

GL179TW

Cinderhill Way

GL179YW

Park View

GL170HQ

New Road

GL179BQ

Varnister

GL179EL

Hazel Road

GL179UZ

Highfield Road

GL170FG

High Street

GL170SN

Brook Street

GL179HN

Hillside Road

GL179JT

Bridge Road

GL179UT

Hart Lane

GL170WL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179AR

Highview Road

GL179JJ

Drybrook Road

GL179UD

High Beech Road

GL170HT

New Street

GL179HB

Sunnymead Close

GL179DG

High Street

GL170AY

Court Farm Lane

GL170DZ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170JL

Stenders Road

GL170WX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179TG

Catshill

GL179TN

The Square

GL170AR

Church Lane

GL170HF

The Rocks

GL170SR

High Street

GL179XT

Kingsway Lane

GL170AP

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HA

Wilderness Drive

GL179DU

High Street

GL179AX

Ashfield Road

GL170DS

Gloucester Road

GL179HT

Morman Close

GL179TJ

The Square

GL179UA

Knights Hill Road

GL179XG

Turners Tump

GL170DT

Abenhall Road

GL170HB

New Road

GL170JS

Colchester Close

GL170RQ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170WS

High Street

GL179UJ

Caudle Close

GL179UU

St Johns Road

GL170HR

May Meadow Lane

GL170JH

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179DY

Highview Road

GL170BH

Old Dean Road

GL170DU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179ED

Drybrook Road

GL179JQ

Drybrook Road

GL179UN

Boxtree Close

GL170FB

High Street

GL170RX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170YU

High Street

GL179FA

Farm View

GL179NY

Bishopwood

GL179YD

Bracken Road

GL170DW

Hollywell Road

GL179DD

Hawkwell

GL179RD

Greenfield Close

GL179XH

Pettycroft

GL170EF

The Rookery

GL179JA

Drybrook Road

GL179YL

Bakers Piece

GL170WU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170ES

Jubilee Road

GL179AN

The Hollow

GL179EU

High Street

GL179JB

Quabbs Row

GL179TA

Spring Place

GL179TY

Pludds Court Road

GL179WW

School Road

GL170DE

Eastern Avenue

GL179DT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HD

Sunnymead Close

GL179RB

Greenfield Road

GL179TZ

Aston Bridge Road

GL170AZ

Churchill Way

GL170EZ

New Road

GL170UG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179BB

Morse Lane

GL179DW

High Street

Data Sources

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