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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 10% 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

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £326K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£347,500£265
Semi-Detached52£221,750£259
Terraced12£217,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£151,750£182,500
2017£240,000£153,280£176,000
2018£285,000£173,150£157,500
2019£277,500£173,500£194,500
2020£310,000£197,000£179,500
2021£322,500£205,000£183,250
2022£350,000£237,000£218,250
2023£447,500£260,000£225,500
2024£342,500£229,975£195,000
2025£366,250£226,000£216,000
2026£290,000£221,500£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£182£163
2017£208£173£165
2018£236£206£181
2019£227£197£178
2020£257£211£204
2021£259£221£197
2022£275£261£247
2023£314£240£235
2024£301£253£233
2025£265£267£219
2026£270£265£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean

GL170GF

High Street

GL170BP

Stars Pitch

GL179FB

The Squirrels

GL179UQ

Ashdene Road

GL179EP

Hazel Road

GL170DU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179JA

Drybrook Road

GL170EF

The Rookery

GL170JQ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170RQ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179EY

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170ZE

The Stenders

GL170BQ

Old Dean Road

GL179AW

Spout Lane

GL179JH

Greenbank Close

GL179BU

Back Lane

GL179XW

Forest Road

GL179DJ

Brierley Banks

GL179NX

Wyelands Park

GL170DZ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170FL

High Street

GL170JU

Nourse Place

HR97LG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HX

West Avenue

GL170SL

Brook Street

GL179TG

Catshill

GL170JH

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179SU

The Moorwood

GL170YY

High Street

GL170GD

High Street

GL179DH

Brierley Banks

GL179JS

Nailbridge

GL179YN

Crooked End Place

GL179HU

North Avenue

GL170HU

St Michaels Close

GL179XU

Brierley Road

GL179JR

Trinity Road

GL179XB

Crossways

GL170FH

High Street

GL170HZ

Tusculum Way

GL179EZ

The Stenders

GL170YR

High Street

GL170DL

Hollywell Road

GL179JZ

Sycamore Road

GL170DG

Eastern Avenue

GL170BS

Hawkers Hill

GL179JJ

Drybrook Road

GL179JF

Drybrook Road

GL170JP

Wintles Close

GL179TQ

Cinderhill Way

GL179TT

Eddys Lane

GL170BA

Townsend

GL179TS

Eddys Lane

GL179TX

The Maltings

GL170JW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179SY

Edwards Close

GL179XZ

The Patches

GL179HB

Sunnymead Close

GL179AD

Whitehill Lane

GL179XS

Newham Bottom

GL179DA

Hawkwell

GL179AU

Millers Close

GL170DB

Eastern Avenue

GL170DN

Hollywell Road

GL179UN

Boxtree Close

GL170AX

Platts Row

GL179XA

Highfield Road

GL170AF

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170UG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179DY

Highview Road

GL179XG

Turners Tump

GL170WU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170AP

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179ER

High Street

GL170DQ

Parks Road

GL179AP

The Hollow

GL179YT

Mountain View

GL170DP

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170ER

Court Farm Lane

GL179UZ

Highfield Road

GL179HG

Hazel Road

GL170AR

Church Lane

GL170ET

New Road

GL179JL

Nailbridge

GL170EY

Dockins Hill Way

GL179TU

High Street

GL179XR

Forest Road

GL170BJ

Deans Way Road

GL170FJ

High Street

GL179XP

Denehurst

GL179UH

Linden Road

GL179ES

High Street

GL179UP

Marfells Way

GL170HB

New Road

GL179PA

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179BP

Hawthorns

GL179AQ

Morse Road

GL170DY

Abenhall Road

GL179YD

Bracken Road

GL170HT

New Street