New Road is in Mitcheldean and in Forest Of Dean district. GL17 0BX is located in the Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL17 0BU, GL17 0BT, GL17 0BY, GL17 0JU, GL17 0JS, GL17 0BS, GL17 0BZ, GL17 0EJ, GL17 0JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL17 0BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 36.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 45.1% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 43.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 15.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 21.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 24.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.2% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Lydbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lydbrook and the 110th highest crime rate of 241 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook New Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-02-11 | £226,398 |
| The Nook New Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-05-25 | £310,581 |
| The Old Smithy Stores New Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2001-05-09 | £535,419 |
| The Old Smithy Stores New Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 1999-05-10 | £491,800 |
GL17 0BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Hawker Hill , GL17 0BS | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drybrook Primary School Drybrook Road , GL17 9JF | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drybrook Primary School Drybrook Road , GL17 9JF | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhope Church of England Primary School School Lane , Church Road GL17 0LJ | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Brook CofE Primary School Church Road , GL17 0LA | 3out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 421 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SGS Forest High School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | 2out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Community School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salesian School Blaisdon Hall , GL17 0AQ | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oakdene School Dockham Road , GL14 2DB | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Convent School 93 Belle Vue Road , GL14 2AA | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, New Road | 31 yd | |
| Wellwisher Cafe | Unit 6/4a, The Mews | 472 yd | |
| Dean Forest Kitchen DFK | 9 Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean | 521 yd | |
| The Basement Coffee Lounge | 8 Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | White Horse Hotel, High Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Takeaway \& Forest Fish And Chips | Lynton House, New Road | 42 yd | |
| Flames Pizza & Kebab House | High Street, Mitcheldean | 399 yd | |
| Mitcheldean Chippy | Ansdells House, High Street | 445 yd | |
| The Golden Kitchen/Emperor | Golden Kitchen/Emperor, 12 High Street | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dene Magna School ABENHALL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 426 yd |
| Ironmasters Gym (Closed) Building 6/2 Building 6/2 Vantage Point Business Village | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Mitcheldean Playing Fields OLD DEAN ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.