Postcode GL17 9TU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.4 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 9.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 9TU.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9TU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,600 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 | 38 | £353,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,600 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £238,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £207,500 |
10 year median price trend in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
In the GL17 9TU postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.