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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

GL179EQ

High Street

GL170EH

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170YR

High Street

GL179XP

Denehurst

GL179YF

Barn Lane

GL170EX

Dockins Hill Way

GL170FA

High Street

GL170BQ

Old Dean Road

GL179EA

High Street

GL170FE

High Street

GL179EN

Hazel Road

GL179EP

Hazel Road

GL179JL

Nailbridge

GL179NZ

Catshill

GL179UG

Royal Oak Road

GL179XA

Highfield Road

GL170DR

Bradley Court Road

GL170EP

New Road

GL170SE

Ash Grove

GL170SL

Brook Street

GL179SY

Edwards Close

GL170DA

Anns Walk

GL179XD

Varnister Road

GL179XN

Walkers Lane

GL170EN

Lining Wood

GL170HP

Mill End Street

GL170JW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179BS

Hawthorns

GL179JR

Trinity Road

GL179JW

Nailbridge

GL179RN

School Crescent

GL170AU

Brook Street

GL170BY

Silver Street

GL170EW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HD

New Road

GL179AH

Morse Road

GL179HH

Hazel Hill

GL179HY

Forest Edge

GL179RG

Rocks Road

GL179XF

Crooked End

GL170BA

Townsend

GL170FH

High Street

GL179BW

Springfields

GL179HL

Hillside Road

GL179TR

Townsend

GL170AX

Platts Row

GL179HX

West Avenue

GL179JZ

Sycamore Road

GL170JE

The Stenders

GL179EE

The Cross

GL179UY

Belle Vue Road

GL170BN

Oakhill Road

GL170EQ

Ross Road

GL170ET

New Road

GL179DA

Hawkwell

GL179EW

Hillside Road

GL179JE

Drybrook Road

GL179TS

Eddys Lane

GL170AF

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170DH

Parks Road

GL170HU

St Michaels Close

GL170SZ

East Link

GL170YY

High Street

GL179BA

Morse Lane

GL179DX

Noctule Close

GL179QY

School Road

GL170HW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HY

The Stenders

GL170ZE

The Stenders

GL179EB

The Cross

GL179ET

High Street

GL179JY

Eastwood Road

GL179US

High Street

GL179UX

Drybrook Road

GL179XB

Crossways

GL179YT

Mountain View

GL170BD

Talbot Place

GL170JB

Orchard Close

GL179DR

Nelson Court

GL179JU

Deans Walk

GL170BT

Merrin Street

GL170BZ

Silver Street

GL179AF

Morse Lane

GL179BX

Hawthorns Road

GL179RE

Greenfield Road

GL170BU

The Merrin

GL170BW

Glebe Close

GL170EG

Jubilee Road

GL170HS

New Street

GL179JS

Nailbridge

GL179XW

Forest Road

GL170DX

Abenhall Road

GL170XW

Vicarage Drive

GL179DL

Council Houses

GL179YB

Bracken Road

GL170EU

Glencoe Lane

GL170HG

Plump Hill

GL170YQ

High Street

GL179TQ

Cinderhill Way

GL179UW

Brierley Road

Data Sources

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