The Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward is located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It covers three main villages—Mitcheldean, Ruardean, and Drybrook—along with surrounding rural areas. The ward is characterised by its woodland and rolling countryside, typical of the Forest of Dean. Mitcheldean, the largest of the three, has a mix of residential and light industrial areas, while Ruardean and Drybrook retain a more rural feel with smaller populations.
The area has strong historical ties to forestry and mining, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. Local amenities include schools, shops, and pubs, serving the close-knit communities. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A4136 running through Mitcheldean, providing links to larger towns like Gloucester. Outdoor activities, including walking and cycling, are popular due to the nearby Forest of Dean trails. The ward offers a balance of rural living with access to essential services.
On average Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is £41,500 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).
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New Road
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Morse Lane
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High Street
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High Street
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Brierley Road
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Barn Lane
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Deansway Road
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Dockins Hill Way
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High Street
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High Street
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Bradley Court Road
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New Road
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High Street
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High Street
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Ash Grove
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Brook Street
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Hazel Road
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Hazel Road
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Drybrook Road
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Catshill
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Royal Oak Road
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Highfield Road
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Anns Walk
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Lining Wood
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Mill End
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Hawthorns Road
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Morse Road
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Trinity Road
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Park View
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Walker's Lane
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Brook Street
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Churchill Way
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New Road
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High Street
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Hillside Road
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Batts Lane
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Hawthorns Road
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Bracken Road
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Forest Edge
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Eddys Lane
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Morse Road
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Stenders Road
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High Street
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Hazel Road
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Woodend Road
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Belle Vue Road
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Oakhill Road
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Parks Road
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Carisbrooke Road
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New Road
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St Michael's Close
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East Link
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High Street
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Morse Lane
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Morse Road
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High Street
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Hillside Road
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Drybrook Road
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Eddys Lane
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Townsend
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The Stenders
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Orchard Close
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The Stenders
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Morse Road
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High Street
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High Street
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Dean's Walk
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Eastwood Road
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Catshill
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High Street
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Mountain View
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Merrin Street
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Merrin Street
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Glebe Close
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Silver Street
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Jubilee Road
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New Street
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Morse Lane
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Back Lane
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Denehurst
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Glencoe Lane
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New Road
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Barton Hill
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High Street
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High Street
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Catshill
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Brierley Road
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Bracken Road
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