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GL17 0HW

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Forest of Dean

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Overview

Postcode GL17 0HW is located in a rural town, within the Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £49,534 per year. The nearest station is Lydney, about 10.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,307 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £49,534 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL17 0HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 0HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lydney located about 10.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
1,667.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.9(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.68(+19%)
Other theft
7.23(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-1%)
Shoplifting
4.82(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
92.49%
Other White
13
5.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.79%
Bangladeshi
1
0.4%
Chinese
1
0.4%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
26.03%
No qualifications
40
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.24%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
39.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
28.47%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.17%
Other social rented
9
6.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Median price£243,750
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £329K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 (about £262 per square foot) in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£347,500£265
Semi-Detached50£224,250£264
Terraced12£217,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£158,750£182,500
2017£240,000£159,975£178,000
2018£285,000£173,150£158,500
2019£277,500£175,000£194,500
2020£305,000£197,000£179,500
2021£322,500£217,500£184,000
2022£350,000£237,000£220,000
2023£445,000£260,000£225,500
2024£345,000£235,000£195,000
2025£366,250£226,000£216,000
2026£290,000£235,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£193£163
2017£209£195£165
2018£236£206£181
2019£227£201£178
2020£257£212£204
2021£259£228£200
2022£279£261£249
2023£311£234£235
2024£301£255£233
2025£265£267£219
2026£270£274£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 0HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 0HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 2025Stars Nook, Star Pitch, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BPTerracedFreehold£195,000
01 Aug 20252, Old George Cottages, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BPTerracedFreehold£106,500
29 Jun 202620, Churchill Way, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
25 Jun 202614, Churchill Way, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
24 Jun 20264, Churchill Way, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500

Schools

In the GL17 0HW postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL17 0HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMitcheldean Endowed Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryDene Magna SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL17 0HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL17 0HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miYour Coop FoodHigh Street, Mitcheldean, GL17 0HNWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.2 miOne StopNew Road, Forest of Dean, GL17 0BXWalking directions to One Stop

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL17 0HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackie Fraser

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Shaun Stammers

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Trevor Benjamin Roach

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Bishop

Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictForest of DeanE07000080
Parliamentary ConstituencyForest of DeanE14001240
ParishMitcheldeanE04004314
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcheldean, Drybrook & RuardeanE02004628
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Forest of Dean 003CE01022258
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2024-05-01

Frequently asked questions about GL17 0HW

Is GL17 0HW (Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean) safe?

The area around GL17 0HW records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL17 0HW?

The median sale price around GL17 0HW in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £243,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL17 0HW?

There are 2 schools close to GL17 0HW, including Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School (Good) and Dene Magna School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL17 0HW?

GL17 0HW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,307 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL17 0HW (Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL17 0HW is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jackie Fraser (Green Party), Shaun Stammers (Labour Party) and Trevor Benjamin Roach (Green Party).