Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is one of 21 wards in Forest of Dean, home to 7,344 people in 3,092 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £245,000 over the past two years, 11% below the Forest of Dean median. On average 33% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 24% above the Forest of Dean average.

Ward E05012168 · 313 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

7,344residentsCensus 2021

£245kmedian sale price186 sales, 24 months

33%green within 500 mpostcode average

86%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook in Forest of DeanPostcodes in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook highlighted; the rest of Forest of Dean in grey

Map of Forest of Dean with Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook highlighted

People and homes.

7,344 residents in 3,092 households, next to the Forest of Dean average.

14%

aged 15–29

25%

aged 65 and over

78%

owner-occupied homes

10%

privately rented

11%

socially rented

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook and Forest of Dean.

Mitcheldean, Ruardean & DrybrookForest of Dean

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook with a published hygiene rating.

34rated food businessesin total

97%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Forest of Dean: 98%

0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)