Postcode GL17 0WN 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.
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.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £49,534 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL17 0WN.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 0WN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lydney located about 10.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £347,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £224,250 | £264 |
| Terraced | 12 | £217,500 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 0WN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | Stars Nook, Star Pitch, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 2, Old George Cottages, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BP | Terraced | Freehold | £106,500 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 20, Churchill Way, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 14, Churchill Way, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 4, Churchill Way, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £207,500 |
In the GL17 0WN postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL17 0WN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Your Coop Food | High Street, Mitcheldean, GL17 0HN | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | New Road, Forest of Dean, GL17 0BX | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL17 0WN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jackie Fraser
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Shaun Stammers
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Trevor Benjamin Roach
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL17 0WN 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.
The median sale price around GL17 0WN in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £243,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL17 0WN, including Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School (Good) and Dene Magna School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL17 0WN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL17 0WN 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).