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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

GL179BA

Morse Lane

GL179UT

Hart Lane

GL179AE

Morse Lane

GL179HS

Mannings Road

GL179JP

Larksfield Road

GL170JW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170DQ

Parks Road

GL179UQ

Ashdene Road

GL170BJ

Deans Way Road

GL170EZ

New Road

GL179XL

Farm Road

GL179HP

Puddlebrook

GL179FB

The Squirrels

GL170BD

Talbot Place

GL170SJ

The Bull Ring

GL179JX

Oakland Road

GL179JT

Bridge Road

GL179EF

The Cross

GL170HT

New Street

GL170YR

High Street

GL179LA

Woodend Road

GL179JU

Deans Walk

GL170HQ

New Road

GL179EU

High Street

GL170BU

The Merrin

GL170JQ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170DE

Eastern Avenue

GL179BU

Back Lane

GL179TY

Pludds Court Road

GL179DD

Hawkwell

GL170DZ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179TP

West End

GL179BW

Springfields

GL179EJ

Hazel Hill

GL179XW

Forest Road

GL179YT

Mountain View

GL170DT

Abenhall Road

GL179YD

Bracken Road

GL179YN

Crooked End Place

GL179XZ

The Patches

GL170GD

High Street

GL179DJ

Brierley Banks

GL170AY

Court Farm Lane

GL170JB

Orchard Close

GL179XP

Denehurst

GL179HN

Hillside Road

GL170EE

Jubilee Road

GL179XR

Forest Road

GL179TZ

Aston Bridge Road

GL179BX

Hawthorns Road

GL179XB

Crossways

GL179UY

Belle Vue Road

GL170SR

High Street

GL179EP

Hazel Road

GL179EL

Hazel Road

GL179EA

High Street

GL179XG

Turners Tump

GL179AL

Morse Road

GL170BN

Oakhill Road

GL179BE

Morse Lane

GL179YF

Barn Lane

GL179UP

Marfells Way

GL170GF

High Street

GL170RR

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

HR97LF

Watery Lane

GL179UW

Brierley Road

GL170HD

New Road

GL179UN

Boxtree Close

GL170FL

High Street

GL179HX

West Avenue

GL170AS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179LB

Mount Close

GL179UU

St Johns Road

GL179AN

The Hollow

GL170AF

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179AQ

Morse Road

GL170HN

High Street

GL179ER

High Street

GL170BZ

Silver Street

GL179HT

Morman Close

GL170BH

Old Dean Road

GL179DU

High Street

GL170RX

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170WU

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179JF

Drybrook Road

GL179AS

Woodbine Cottages

GL170WN

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179XX

Wesley Road

GL179NY

Bishopwood

GL170SF

Bradley Court Road

GL170JD

Belmont Terrace

GL179JN

Nailbridge

GL170FH

High Street

GL179EX

High Street

GL170AU

Brook Street

GL170EU

Glencoe Lane

GL179YP

Norman Way

GL179AD

Whitehill Lane

GL170BG

Townsend

GL170FE

High Street

Data Sources

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