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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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 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
Detached37£357,500
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

GL179EP

Hazel Road

GL179JL

Nailbridge

GL179NZ

Catshill

GL179UG

Royal Oak Road

GL179XA

Highfield Road

GL170DR

Bradley Court Road

GL170EP

New Road

GL170SE

Ash Grove

GL170SL

Brook Street

GL170DA

Anns Walk

GL179XD

Varnister Road

GL179XN

Walkers Lane

GL170EN

Lining Wood

GL170HP

Mill End Street

GL170JW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179BS

Hawthorns

GL179JR

Trinity Road

GL179JW

Nailbridge

GL170AU

Brook Street

GL170BY

Silver Street

GL170EW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HD

New Road

GL179AH

Morse Road

GL179HH

Hazel Hill

GL179HY

Forest Edge

GL179XF

Crooked End

GL170BA

Townsend

GL170FH

High Street

GL179BW

Springfields

GL179HL

Hillside Road

GL179TR

Townsend

GL170AX

Platts Row

GL179HX

West Avenue

GL179JZ

Sycamore Road

GL170JE

The Stenders

GL179EE

The Cross

GL179UY

Belle Vue Road

GL170BN

Oakhill Road

GL170EQ

Ross Road

GL170ET

New Road

GL179DA

Hawkwell

GL179EW

Hillside Road

GL179JE

Drybrook Road

GL179TS

Eddys Lane

GL170AF

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170DH

Parks Road

GL170HU

St Michaels Close

GL170SZ

East Link

GL170YY

High Street

GL179BA

Morse Lane

GL179DX

Noctule Close

GL170HW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170HY

The Stenders

GL170ZE

The Stenders

GL179EB

The Cross

GL179ET

High Street

GL179JY

Eastwood Road

GL179US

High Street

GL179UX

Drybrook Road

GL179XB

Crossways

GL179YT

Mountain View

GL170BD

Talbot Place

GL170JB

Orchard Close

GL179DR

Nelson Court

GL179JU

Deans Walk

GL170BT

Merrin Street

GL170BZ

Silver Street

GL179AF

Morse Lane

GL179BX

Hawthorns Road

GL170BU

The Merrin

GL170BW

Glebe Close

GL170EG

Jubilee Road

GL170HS

New Street

GL179JS

Nailbridge

GL179XW

Forest Road

GL170DX

Abenhall Road

GL170XW

Vicarage Drive

GL179DL

Council Houses

GL179YB

Bracken Road

GL170EU

Glencoe Lane

GL170HG

Plump Hill

GL170YQ

High Street

GL179TQ

Cinderhill Way

GL179UW

Brierley Road

GL170AS

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL179FB

The Squirrels

GL179JN

Nailbridge

GL179JX

Oakland Road

GL179LD

Trinity Road

GL179UF

Townsend

GL179XQ

School Lane

GL170DL

Hollywell Road

GL179AT

Morse Road

GL179BD

Morse Fields

GL179TU

High Street

GL179XR

Forest Road

GL170BG

Townsend

GL170JQ

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

GL170JT

Walwyn Close

GL170SQ

Baby Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.