The Rookery is in Mitcheldean and in Forest Of Dean district. GL17 0EF 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 The Rookery, Mitcheldean, GL17 0EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL17 0EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL17 0EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 22.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 57.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 45.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 40.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 19.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 37.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Rookery was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% higher than the Lydbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Rookery has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lydbrook and the 89th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood House Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £651,000 | 2023-12-15 | £708,851 |
| Ladywood House The Rookery, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-05-31 | £534,577 |
| Ladywood House The Rookery, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2012-11-26 | £695,462 |
| Ladywood House The Rookery, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2008-08-07 | £606,688 |
| Ladywood House The Rookery, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2004-05-14 | £571,552 |
GL17 0EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL17 0EF 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.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steam Mills Primary School Steam Mills , GL14 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drybrook Primary School Drybrook Road , GL17 9JF | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledean Church of England Primary School Church Street , Littledean GL14 3NL | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest High School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | 2out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.