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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 46 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
46
Deprivation level
5/10
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
26.28(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.39(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-6%)
Other theft
3.95(-30%)
Public order
2.86(-57%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 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, 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
Detached38£353,750
Flats1£68,600
Semi-Detached28£238,000
Terraced14£207,500

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

GL170RR

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170GF

High Street

GL179XY

Duttons Lane

GL170BX

New Road

GL170XS

Tuffley Court

GL170ZB

High Street

GL179HJ

Hazel Hill

GL179UR

Perrys Court Lane

GL170BE

Townsend

GL170HE

Hazel Hill

GL170SB

The Crescent

GL170UL

High Street

GL179HF

Hazel Road

GL179JH

Greenbank Close

GL170BJ

Deans Way Road

GL170BP

Stars Pitch

GL170DG

Eastern Avenue

GL179HE

Woodland Road

GL179HQ

Hazel Road

GL170SJ

The Bull Ring

GL179AQ

Morse Road

GL179BU

Back Lane

GL170DY

Abenhall Road

GL170RS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170UX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179NX

Wyelands Park

GL179UQ

Ashdene Road

GL170DJ

Hollywell Road

GL170EY

Dockins Hill Way

GL170JP

Wintles Close

GL179AU

Millers Close

GL179DJ

Brierley Banks

GL179XX

Wesley Road

GL170DB

Eastern Avenue

GL170HX

The Stenders

GL170YL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179AJ

Morse Road

GL179AW

Spout Lane

GL170JR

Baynham Road

GL179JG

Drybrook Road

GL179TT

Eddys Lane

GL179XL

Farm Road

GL179XZ

The Patches

GL170SA

Carisbrooke Road

GL179AL

Morse Road

GL179DH

Brierley Banks

GL179LA

Woodend Road

GL179PA

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170BB

Townsend

GL170DQ

Parks Road

GL170EJ

Dean Meadows

GL179AD

Whitehill Lane

GL179AY

Lower Ridge Walk

GL179LB

Mount Close

GL170DF

Eastern Avenue

GL170SG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179ES

High Street

GL170YG

High Street

GL179AP

The Hollow

GL179AS

Woodbine Cottages

GL179EY

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HW

Hawthorns Road

GL179TP

West End

GL179XJ

Jovial Colliers Cottages

HR97LF

Watery Lane

GL170HN

High Street

GL179DQ

Brierley Banks

GL179JP

Larksfield Road

GL179TL

Caudle Lane

GL179UH

Linden Road

GL179YN

Crooked End Place

GL179YP

Norman Way

GL179UB

Newham Bottom

GL179UP

Marfells Way

GL179XS

Newham Bottom

GL170JD

Belmont Terrace

GL179UE

Catshill

GL170BS

Hawkers Hill

GL170FL

High Street

GL170GD

High Street

GL179AG

Quabbs Road

GL170DD

Bradley Court Road

GL170ER

Court Farm Lane

GL179BE

Morse Lane

GL179HS

Mannings Road

HR97LG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170BL

Harptree Way

GL170RJ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179DE

Hawkwell Row

GL179ER

High Street

GL179TX

The Maltings

GL179XU

Brierley Road

GL170DN

Hollywell Road

GL170EE

Jubilee Road

GL170HZ

Tusculum Way

GL179EF

The Cross

GL179EH

Manse Road

GL179EJ

Hazel Hill

GL170YW

High Street

GL170FJ

High Street

Data Sources

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