Postcode GL17 9EB is located in an urban city, within the Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 median sale price in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is £240,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £326,875. The nearest station is Lydney, about 9.8 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 11,985 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 9EB.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9EB 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 9.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £357,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £228,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 11 | £205,000 | £248 |
| Flats | 1 | £177,000 | £316 |
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 | £230,000 | £193,500 |
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 | £266 | £267 | £219 |
| 2026 | £265 | £270 | £251 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 9EB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | Byron House, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook, GL17 9BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £221,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 17, The Squirrels, Drybrook, GL17 9FB | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Midale, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook, GL17 9BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Ansmore, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £317,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Kapella, Quabbs Road, Drybrook, GL17 9JD | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the GL17 9EB postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Drybrook Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL17 9EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Your Coop Food | High Street, Forest of Dean, GL17 9EA | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.1 mi | Overbrook Services | Drybrook Road, Forest of Dean, GL17 9JA | Walking directions to Overbrook Services |
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 9EB, 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 9EB records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around GL17 9EB in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is £240,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to GL17 9EB, including Drybrook Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL17 9EB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,985 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 9EB 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).