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About

Ruspidge ward lies within the Forest of Dean, characterised by its woodland setting and residential areas built around the steep-sided valley of the Ruspidge Brook. The settlement is closely linked to the neighbouring community of Cinderford, with housing extending along the valley sides. The landscape is dominated by mixed woodland and former mining land, reflecting the area's industrial past within this historic royal forest.

A notable local feature is the preserved headframe of the former Flour Mill Colliery, which stands as a landmark on the hillside. Footpaths lead into surrounding woods managed by Forestry England, offering access to typical Forest of Dean scenery. The ward's layout and community feel are shaped by its topography, with homes clustered along the narrow roads that follow the natural contours of the land.

Area overview

On average Ruspidge has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ruspidge is £43,140 per year. There are 1 schools in Ruspidge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ruspidge is home to around 2,431 people, with a population density of about 263.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ruspidge Population
2,431
Population density
263.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.85(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.62(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.46(+46%)
Public order
4.52(-31%)
Other theft
4.52(-20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,325
95.52%
Other White
31
1.27%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
12
0.49%
Other Asian
10
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.37%
Total population: 2,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
487
24.27%
Level 3 (A level)
383
19.08%
No qualifications
357
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
330
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
229
11.41%
Total 16+ residents: 2,007

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
431
40.81%
Owns with a mortgage
354
33.52%
Other social rented
115
10.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
111
10.51%
Social rents from council
23
2.18%
Total households: 1,056

Property prices in Ruspidge

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £279K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Ruspidge area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ruspidge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£270,000£254
Terraced7£230,000£255
Semi-Detached10£221,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ruspidge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruspidge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£168,000£134,500
2017£239,950£159,950£152,000
2018£235,000£170,000£155,000
2019£256,500£178,000£164,975
2020£280,000£180,000£164,000
2021£282,000£186,500£165,000
2022£289,000£219,000£193,500
2023£354,500£240,000£247,475
2024£380,000£216,875£224,998
2025£270,000£233,000£217,500
2026£375,000£235,000£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruspidge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruspidge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£198£194
2017£199£183£186
2018£211£212£184
2019£196£221£171
2020£228£220£224
2021£241£252£196
2022£242£264£243
2023£240£266£225
2024£266£283£233
2025£288£284£277
2026£292£280£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruspidge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ruspidge in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ruspidge ward.

Local councillors

Bernie O'Neill

Ruspidge - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Ruspidge

Is Ruspidge safe?

Ruspidge records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ruspidge?

The median sale price in Ruspidge is £235,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ruspidge?

Ruspidge has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ruspidge?

Ruspidge scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ruspidge sits around rank 15,727 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ruspidge?

The average household income in Ruspidge is around £43,140 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ruspidge?

Ruspidge is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bernie O'Neill (Independent).