Dean Meadows is in Mitcheldean and in Forest Of Dean district. GL17 0EJ 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 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dean Meadows, Mitcheldean, GL17 0EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL17 0BS, GL17 0BT, GL17 0DB, GL17 0DF, GL17 0DH, GL17 0BX, GL17 0BP, GL17 0BU, GL17 0HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL17 0EJ 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 Dean Meadows was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% higher than the Lydbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dean Meadows has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lydbrook and the 120th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dean Meadows, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-12-11 | £266,487 |
| 42 Dean Meadows, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-15 | £174,989 |
| 24 Dean Meadows, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-02-19 | £202,014 |
| 19 Dean Meadows, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-11 | £272,216 |
| 30 Dean Meadows, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2021-10-29 | £277,687 |
GL17 0EJ 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 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drybrook Primary School Drybrook Road , GL17 9JF | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Brook CofE Primary School Church Road , GL17 0LL | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steam Mills Primary School Steam Mills , GL14 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea CofE Primary School Lea , HR9 7JY | 3out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest High School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | 2out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 168 yd | |
| Wellwisher Cafe | Unit 6/4a, The Mews | 302 yd | |
| Dean Forest Kitchen DFK | 9 Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean | 332 yd | |
| The Basement Coffee Lounge | 8 Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | White Horse Hotel, High Street | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Takeaway \& Forest Fish And Chips | Lynton House, New Road | 240 yd | |
| Flames Pizza & Kebab House | High Street, Mitcheldean | 252 yd | |
| Mitcheldean Chippy | Ansdells House, High Street | 300 yd | |
| The Golden Kitchen/Emperor | Golden Kitchen/Emperor, 12 High Street | 341 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ironmasters Gym (Closed) Building 6/2 Building 6/2 Vantage Point Business Village | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Dene Magna School ABENHALL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Mitcheldean Playing Fields OLD DEAN ROAD | grass pitches | 621 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.