Postcode GL17 9DN is located in a rural village, within the Lydbrook ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £49,534 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 9.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% 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 9DN.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9DN 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 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Lydbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £582,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £438,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 1 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lydbrook
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL17 9DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Stores | Main Street, Forest of Dean, GL17 9SA | Walking directions to Central Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.