Town Pop. 2,191

Living in Mitcheldean: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mitcheldean is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Mitcheldean most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the GL17 postcode district scores higher. Mitcheldean leads all 8.

It scores 8 points above the GL17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On healthcare specifically, Mitcheldean sits 24 points above the GL17 district figure of 25/100. Safety (91) and broadband (81) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GL17 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Mitcheldean scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 15 crimes
  2. 2 Stars Pitch 13 crimes
  3. 3 Abenhall Road 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 50
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Mitcheldean Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dene Magna SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital8.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital10.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,044 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.3%Student3.7%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership74.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Forest of Dean · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Lydney 10.5 mi
Gloucester 10.7 mi
Cam and Dursley 11.5 mi
J3 M50 4.8 mi
J3 M50 4.8 mi
J4 M50 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £242,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£209k £246k £284k £322k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Longhope 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cinderford 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Huntley 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Weston under Penyard 34 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitcheldean a nice place to live?

Mitcheldean is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mitcheldean is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Mitcheldean?

Mitcheldean is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mitcheldean?

Among the top-rated schools in Mitcheldean is Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mitcheldean in total.

What are house prices like in Mitcheldean?

The current median house price in Mitcheldean is £242,500, around 15% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in Mitcheldean

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