Postcode GL17 9UQ 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 10.5 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 9.0 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 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 10.5 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 9UQ.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9UQ 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 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
In the GL17 9UQ 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.
Elected local representatives for GL17 9UQ, 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.