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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

GL179AG

Quabbs Road

GL179DF

Hawkwell

GL170GF

High Street

GL170SZ

East Link

GL170BP

Stars Pitch

GL179FB

The Squirrels

GL179UQ

Ashdene Road

GL179EP

Hazel Road

GL170WX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

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

GL170HD

New Road

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

Data Sources

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