Postcode GL17 9XT 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 9.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean is £41,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL17 9XT.
Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean near GL17 9XT 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 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,600 up to £725,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £68,600 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £218,000 |
10 years price trend in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
In the GL17 9XT postcode area, located within Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Ruardean Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Woodside Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.