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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£243,750
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £329K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 (about £262 per square foot) in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 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, Ruardean & Drybrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£347,500£265
Semi-Detached50£224,250£264
Terraced12£217,500£251

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£158,750£182,500
2017£240,000£159,975£178,000
2018£285,000£173,150£158,500
2019£277,500£175,000£194,500
2020£305,000£197,000£179,500
2021£322,500£217,500£184,000
2022£350,000£237,000£220,000
2023£445,000£260,000£225,500
2024£345,000£235,000£195,000
2025£366,250£226,000£216,000
2026£290,000£235,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£193£163
2017£209£195£165
2018£236£206£181
2019£227£201£178
2020£257£212£204
2021£259£228£200
2022£279£261£249
2023£311£234£235
2024£301£255£233
2025£265£267£219
2026£270£274£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward.

Local councillors

Jackie Fraser

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Shaun Stammers

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Trevor Benjamin Roach

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Is Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook safe?

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook?

The median sale price in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is £243,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook?

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook?

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook sits around rank 15,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook?

The average household income in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is around £49,534 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook?

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is represented by 3 elected councillors: Jackie Fraser (Green Party), Shaun Stammers (Labour Party) and Trevor Benjamin Roach (Green Party).

All postcodesin 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

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GL179XD

Varnister Road

GL170FF

High Street

GL170HG

Plump Hill

GL170JG

The Stenders

GL170DD

Vantage Point Business Village

GL179UA

Knights Hill Road

GL179XE

St Margarets Road

GL179BS

Hawthorns

GL170RU

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GL170YY

High Street

GL170DU

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GL170DX

Abenhall Road

GL179DH

Brierley Banks

GL170SW

High Street

HR97LG

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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

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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

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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

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GL170DP

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GL170EG

Jubilee Road

GL170ER

Court Farm Lane

GL179BQ

Varnister

GL170HP

Mill End Street

GL170AP

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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

GL170RS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170AR

Church Lane

GL179HF

Hazel Road

GL170JJ

Blackwell

GL179AY

Lower Ridge Walk

GL179ES

High Street