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GL17 9TR

Townsend

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

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Overview

Postcode GL17 9TR is located in a rural village, 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 low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 nearest station is Lydney, about 9.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £49,534 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL17 9TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9TR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lydney located about 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
125.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.2(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.67(-49%)
Other theft
4.88(-13%)
Other crime
2.79(+69%)
Public order
2.79(-57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
96.57%
Irish
4
1.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.93%
Other White
3
0.93%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
30.6%
Level 3 (A level)
57
20.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.73%
No qualifications
37
13.17%
Apprenticeship
29
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
55.32%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.84%
Other social rented
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Median price£243,750
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £329K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 (about £262 per square foot) in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£347,500£265
Semi-Detached50£224,250£264
Terraced12£217,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£235,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£265£267£219
2026£270£274£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 9TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 9TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 20255, Townsend, Ruardean, GL17 9TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
26 Sept 2025Cherry Tree House, 2, The Maltings, Ruardean, GL17 9TXTerracedFreehold£285,000
21 Mar 202510, Cinderhill Way, Ruardean, GL17 9TQDetachedFreehold£270,000
10 Jul 20264, Spring Place, Ruardean, GL17 9TATerracedFreehold£253,000

Schools

In the GL17 9TR postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL17 9TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRuardean Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryWoodside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL17 9TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackie Fraser

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Shaun Stammers

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Trevor Benjamin Roach

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Bishop

Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictForest of DeanE07000080
Parliamentary ConstituencyForest of DeanE14001240
ParishRuardeanE04004321
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcheldean, Drybrook & RuardeanE02004628
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Forest of Dean 003AE01022251
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about GL17 9TR

Is GL17 9TR (Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean) safe?

The area around GL17 9TR records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL17 9TR?

The median sale price around GL17 9TR in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £243,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL17 9TR?

There are 2 schools close to GL17 9TR, including Ruardean Church of England Primary School (Good) and Woodside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL17 9TR?

GL17 9TR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL17 9TR (Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL17 9TR 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).