Ruspidge

Ruspidge is one of 21 wards in Forest of Dean, home to 2,431 people in 1,058 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £235,000 over the past two years, 15% below the Forest of Dean median. On average 51% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 88% above the Forest of Dean average.

Ward E05012173 · 68 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

2,431residentsCensus 2021

£235kmedian sale price58 sales, 24 months

51%green within 500 mpostcode average

91%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Ruspidge in Forest of DeanPostcodes in Ruspidge highlighted; the rest of Forest of Dean in grey

Map of Forest of Dean with Ruspidge highlighted

People and homes.

2,431 residents in 1,058 households, next to the Forest of Dean average.

15%

aged 15–29

21%

aged 65 and over

74%

owner-occupied homes

12%

privately rented

13%

socially rented

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Ruspidge and Forest of Dean.

RuspidgeForest of Dean

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

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Ruspidge with a published hygiene rating.

5rated food businessesin total

80%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)