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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 90 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£350,000£2,842
Semi-Detached46£226,000£2,883
Terraced13£210,000£2,674

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

GL170JJ

Blackwell

GL179AY

Lower Ridge Walk

GL179ES

High Street

GL179LD

Trinity Road

GL179UJ

Caudle Close

GL179JA

Drybrook Road

GL170HS

New Street

GL170EH

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170EP

New Road

GL179AT

Morse Road

GL179EH

Manse Road

GL179TJ

The Square

GL170SA

Carisbrooke Road

GL179PA

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179DT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179UR

Perrys Court Lane

GL179DL

Council Houses

GL170HR

May Meadow Lane

GL170HZ

Tusculum Way

GL179TS

Eddys Lane

GL170SB

The Crescent

GL170HB

New Road

GL179DQ

Brierley Banks

GL179HL

Hillside Road

GL170BB

Townsend

GL179UB

Newham Bottom

GL179TT

Eddys Lane

GL170SN

Brook Street

GL179BD

Morse Fields

GL170JE

The Stenders

GL170UG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179JE

Drybrook Road

GL170FB

High Street

GL170YG

High Street

GL179YL

Bakers Piece

GL179AW

Spout Lane

GL170RJ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179JS

Nailbridge

GL179DA

Hawkwell

GL179HU

North Avenue

GL179JJ

Drybrook Road

GL179HH

Hazel Hill

GL179EB

The Cross

GL170YU

High Street

GL179AX

Ashfield Road

GL170SE

Ash Grove

GL170ZE

The Stenders

GL179XY

Duttons Lane

GL170JN

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170JP

Wintles Close

GL179UL

Roebuck Meadows

GL179XQ

School Lane

GL179JG

Drybrook Road

GL170FG

High Street

GL179HY

Forest Edge

GL170EF

The Rookery

GL170ZB

High Street

GL179ED

Drybrook Road

GL179UG

Royal Oak Road

GL179FA

Farm View

GL179AF

Morse Lane

GL170JR

Baynham Road

GL170SG

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170EJ

Dean Meadows

GL179HG

Hazel Road

GL170EN

Lining Wood

GL179HR

Hazel Hill

GL170FA

High Street

GL179EE

The Cross

GL179HJ

Hazel Hill

GL170EQ

Ross Road

GL179UX

Drybrook Road

GL179XS

Newham Bottom

GL170BP

Stars Pitch

GL179AP

The Hollow

GL170HU

St Michaels Close

GL170BT

Merrin Street

GL179UD

High Beech Road

GL170JT

Walwyn Close

GL179JW

Nailbridge

GL179XN

Walkers Lane

GL170SL

Brook Street

GL170BS

Hawkers Hill

GL170YW

High Street

GL179TL

Caudle Lane

GL170SQ

Baby Lane

GL170FJ

High Street

GL170EW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170BY

Silver Street

GL170DS

Gloucester Road

GL170BL

Harptree Way

GL179UZ

Highfield Road

GL170RT

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170BW

Glebe Close

GL170AT

High Street

GL179JH

Greenbank Close

GL179DY

Highview Road

GL179TR

Townsend

GL179JL

Nailbridge

GL179BP

Hawthorns

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.