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Sub-area · Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean · Forest of Dean · South West

Living in Forest of Dean 003E

Part of Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean · 2,060 residents

Forest of Dean 003E is a sub-area in Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, Forest of Dean that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £820 a month, up 2.5% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £204/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (32nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£820+2.5%
vs last year
Liveability
9/100
Composite score
Safety
45/100
Higher is safer
Transport
9/100
Transit + walk
Schools
18/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3418%
35–4917%
50–6422%
65+25%
Population2,060
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied75%
Private rent8%
Social rent16%
Flats4%
Terraced13%
Semi-detached36%
Detached47%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person27%Couple with children18%Lone parent11%Other6%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 3.80
White98%Asian1%Black0%Mixed1%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian51%No religion42%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK97%
Born outside UK3%
General health (self-reported)
Good78%Fair16%Bad5%
Disability prevalence20%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above23%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications21%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Forest of Dean 003E?

Forest of Dean 003E sits inside Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean, part of the wider Forest of Dean council area in South West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Forest of Dean 003E for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Forest of Dean 003E?
The median monthly rent across Forest of Dean 003E is £820.
How safe is Forest of Dean 003E?
Forest of Dean 003E has a safety score of 45/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Forest of Dean 003E?
Transport score: 9/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Forest of Dean 003E part of?
Forest of Dean 003E sits inside the Mitcheldean, Drybrook & Ruardean neighbourhood, in Forest of Dean, South West.