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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

GL170SF

Bradley Court Road

GL179BP

Hawthorns

GL179XE

St Margarets Road

GL170JJ

Blackwell

GL170RT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170WN

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HP

Puddlebrook

GL179HR

Hazel Hill

GL179TW

Cinderhill Way

GL179YW

Park View

GL170HQ

New Road

GL179BQ

Varnister

GL179EL

Hazel Road

GL179UZ

Highfield Road

GL170FG

High Street

GL170SN

Brook Street

GL179HN

Hillside Road

GL179JT

Bridge Road

GL179UT

Hart Lane

GL170WL

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179AR

Highview Road

GL179JJ

Drybrook Road

GL179UD

High Beech Road

GL170HT

New Street

GL179HB

Sunnymead Close

GL179DG

High Street

GL170AY

Court Farm Lane

GL170DZ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170JL

Stenders Road

GL170WX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179TG

Catshill

GL179TN

The Square

GL170AR

Church Lane

GL170HF

The Rocks

GL170SR

High Street

GL179XT

Kingsway Lane

GL170AP

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HA

Wilderness Drive

GL179DU

High Street

GL179AX

Ashfield Road

GL170DS

Gloucester Road

GL179HT

Morman Close

GL179TJ

The Square

GL179UA

Knights Hill Road

GL179XG

Turners Tump

GL170DT

Abenhall Road

GL170HB

New Road

GL170JS

Colchester Close

GL170RQ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170WS

High Street

GL179UJ

Caudle Close

GL179UU

St Johns Road

GL170HR

May Meadow Lane

GL170JH

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179DY

Highview Road

GL170BH

Old Dean Road

GL170DU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179ED

Drybrook Road

GL179JQ

Drybrook Road

GL179UN

Boxtree Close

GL170FB

High Street

GL170RX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170YU

High Street

GL179FA

Farm View

GL179NY

Bishopwood

GL179YD

Bracken Road

GL170DW

Hollywell Road

GL179DD

Hawkwell

GL179XH

Pettycroft

GL170EF

The Rookery

GL179JA

Drybrook Road

GL179YL

Bakers Piece

GL170WU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170ES

Jubilee Road

GL179AN

The Hollow

GL179EU

High Street

GL179JB

Quabbs Row

GL179TA

Spring Place

GL179TY

Pludds Court Road

GL179WW

School Road

GL170DE

Eastern Avenue

GL179DT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179HD

Sunnymead Close

GL179TZ

Aston Bridge Road

GL170AZ

Churchill Way

GL170EZ

New Road

GL170UG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179BB

Morse Lane

GL179DW

High Street

GL179EQ

High Street

GL170EH

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170YR

High Street

GL179XP

Denehurst

GL179YF

Barn Lane

GL170EX

Dockins Hill Way

GL170FA

High Street

GL170BQ

Old Dean Road

GL179EA

High Street

GL170FE

High Street

GL179EN

Hazel Road

Data Sources

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