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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

GL179BP

Hawthorns

GL179AQ

Morse Road

GL170DY

Abenhall Road

GL179YD

Bracken Road

GL170HT

New Street

GL179XE

St Margarets Road

GL179JX

Oakland Road

GL179LA

Woodend Road

GL179JB

Quabbs Row

GL179EN

Hazel Road

GL179XJ

Jovial Colliers Cottages

GL170BT

Merrin Street

GL170JD

Belmont Terrace

GL170XW

Vicarage Drive

GL179ED

Drybrook Road

GL179NY

Bishopwood

GL179UW

Brierley Road

GL179RW

West View

GL179LB

Mount Close

GL170AY

Court Farm Lane

GL170SQ

Baby Lane

GL179XL

Farm Road

GL179RJ

Coppice Road

GL170WL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170JB

Orchard Close

GL170DA

Anns Walk

GL170DF

Eastern Avenue

GL179XD

Varnister Road

GL170HE

Hazel Hill

GL179FA

Farm View

GL170HN

High Street

GL179UX

Drybrook Road

GL170EG

Jubilee Road

GL179EE

The Cross

GL179HE

Woodland Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.