Postcode GL17 9XP is located in a rural village, within the Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% 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 median sale price in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is £240,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £213,750 and £320,625. The nearest station is Lydney, about 9.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,481 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% 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 14.6% 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 9XP.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9XP 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 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £357,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £226,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 12 | £217,500 | £246 |
| Flats | 1 | £177,000 | £316 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £230,000 | £193,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £266 | £267 | £219 |
| 2026 | £265 | £270 | £251 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL17 9XP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 28, Denehurst, Ruardean, GL17 9XP | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 13, Denehurst, Ruardean, GL17 9XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Walmar, Brierley Road, Ruardean, GL17 9XU | Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | The Old School House, Newham Bottom, Ruardean, GL17 9UB | Detached | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Chase View, Forest Road, Ruardean, GL17 9XW | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 |
In the GL17 9XP postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Woodside Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ruardean Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL17 9XP, 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
The area around GL17 9XP records about 10 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around GL17 9XP in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is £240,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL17 9XP, including Woodside Primary School (Good) and Ruardean Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL17 9XP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL17 9XP 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).