Postcode GL17 9JE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 9.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a moderate 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 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £41,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL17 9JE.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9JE 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 9.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,600 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,600 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
In the GL17 9JE postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Drybrook Primary School | Academy sponsor led | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Steam Mills Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL17 9JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Overbrook Services | Drybrook Road, Forest of Dean, GL17 9JA | Walking directions to Overbrook Services |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | High Street, Forest of Dean, GL17 9EA | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.