Postcode GL17 9ED is located in an urban city, 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.5 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 9.7 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 16,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a moderate 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 9ED.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9ED 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 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £216,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL17 9ED
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL17 9ED, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.