Postcode GL17 9RE is located in a rural town, 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lower Lydbrook Park.
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 46.3% 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 9RE.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9RE 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lower Lydbrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Lower Lydbrook Park |
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 9RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.