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Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

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About

The Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward occupies the north-eastern corner of the Forest of Dean district. This area is characterised by a landscape of wooded hills and steep valleys, with settlements often built along ridges or nestled in the hollows. The communities here are historically linked to the forest's industrial past, including mining and ironworking. The local geography is defined by its position on the high ground between the River Wye and the Severn Vale.

A notable local landmark is the large former Rank Xerox factory on the edge of Mitcheldean, a prominent feature of the modern industrial landscape. The area contains extensive areas of woodland and common land, such as Ruardean Hill. These spaces are used for recreation and maintain a connection to the forest's traditional rights of common. The settlements, while separate, share services and facilities, functioning as a connected ward within the larger forest community.

Area overview

On average Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is £49,534 per year. There are 5 schools in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is home to around 7,344 people, with a population density of about 301.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook Population
7,344
Population density
301.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.33(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-33%)
Other theft
4.08(-28%)
Public order
3.13(-52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,088
96.51%
Other White
117
1.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.23%
Other Asian
15
0.2%
Indian
14
0.19%
Total population: 7,344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,638
26.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,111
18.13%
No qualifications
1,095
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
703
11.47%
Total 16+ residents: 6,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,440
46.59%
Owns with a mortgage
961
31.09%
Other social rented
277
8.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
7.96%
Social rents from council
68
2.2%
Total households: 3,091

Property prices in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 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, Ruardean & Drybrook 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, Ruardean & Drybrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£350,000
Semi-Detached43£226,000
Terraced13£230,000

10 years median price trend in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.

All postcodes in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170DR

Bradley Court Road

GL179US

High Street

GL170HX

The Stenders

GL170DF

Eastern Avenue

GL179ET

High Street

GL179HB

Sunnymead Close

GL179TU

High Street

GL179XU

Brierley Road

GL179TQ

Cinderhill Way

GL170UL

High Street

GL170BQ

Old Dean Road

GL170HW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179XD

Varnister Road

GL170FF

High Street

GL170HG

Plump Hill

GL170JG

The Stenders

GL170DD

Bradley Court Road

GL179UA

Knights Hill Road

GL179XE

St Margarets Road

GL179BS

Hawthorns

GL170RU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170YY

High Street

GL170DU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170DX

Abenhall Road

GL179DH

Brierley Banks

GL170SW

High Street

GL170YL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

HR97LG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179WW

School Road

GL170HA

Wilderness Drive

GL170ET

New Road

GL179HE

Woodland Road

GL170XS

Tuffley Court

GL179AG

Quabbs Road

GL179HQ

Hazel Road

GL170HY

The Stenders

GL170HE

Hazel Hill

GL170BX

New Road

GL170HF

The Rocks

GL170WL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170WX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170AZ

Churchill Way

GL179DR

Nelson Court

GL179BB

Morse Lane

GL170DG

Eastern Avenue

GL179EQ

High Street

GL170JL

Stenders Road

GL170JU

Nourse Place

GL179HW

Hawthorns Road

GL170DN

Hollywell Road

GL170WS

High Street

GL170BE

Townsend

GL179XH

Pettycroft

GL179AH

Morse Road

GL179TA

Spring Place

GL170DW

Hollywell Road

GL179DE

Hawkwell Row

GL179UF

Townsend

GL170DL

Hollywell Road

GL170EY

Dockins Hill Way

GL179DW

Horseshoe Drive

GL170WW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179NZ

Catshill

GL179DX

Noctule Close

GL179DG

High Street

GL170YQ

High Street

GL179JQ

Drybrook Road

GL179JB

Quabbs Row

GL179XJ

Jovial Colliers Cottages

GL179YB

Bracken Road

GL170DJ

Hollywell Road

GL179DF

Hawkwell

GL170EX

Dockins Hill Way

GL170ES

Jubilee Road

GL179XA

Highfield Road

GL179EY

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170DP

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170EG

Jubilee Road

GL170ER

Court Farm Lane

GL179BQ

Varnister

GL170HP

Mill End Street

GL170AP

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179TW

Cinderhill Way

GL179EW

Hillside Road

GL179JR

Trinity Road

GL170BA

Townsend

GL179JY

Eastwood Road

GL170RQ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179TG

Catshill

GL179JZ

Sycamore Road

GL170XW

Vicarage Drive

GL179TX

The Maltings

GL179XT

Kingsway Lane

GL170DY

Abenhall Road

GL170JS

Colchester Close

GL179AJ

Morse Road

GL170SZ

East Link

GL170RS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170AR

Church Lane

GL179HF

Hazel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.