GL17 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Eastern Avenue, 0.2km from Mitcheldean in Mitcheldean. Administratively it sits within Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward and the Forest of Dean constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL17 0DB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL17 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00113158 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTERN AVENUE, GL17 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, GL17 0DB.
543
37
£ 41,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL17 0DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
GL17 0DB has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL17 0DB. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,975
2 sales · Mean £ 215,975
Terraced
£ 146,000
1 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL17 0DB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Dene Magna School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kevins Butchers0.2 km
- The Co-op0.2 km
- Old Smithy Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Horse0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Basement Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- Wellwisher Cafe0.2 km
- The Lamb Inn0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Flames Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
- Mitcheldean Chippy0.2 km
- The Golden Kitchen/Emperor0.2 km
- Raj Takeaway \& Forest Fish And Chips0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lydney16.9 km
- Gloucester17.2 km
- Cam & Dursley18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Dunstone Place0.1 km
- Dunstone Place0.1 km
- The Cottage0.2 km
- Mill End School stop0.2 km
- Lamb Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL170DB · Data under Open Government Licence