THE MERRIN, GL17 0BU House Prices & Local Information

GL17 0BU is a safe, established residential area on The Merrin, 0.3km from Mitcheldean in Mitcheldean. Administratively it sits within Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.

For families considering a move, GL17 0BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00113159 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.