The Square is in Ruardean and in Forest Of Dean district. GL17 9TN 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 Square, Ruardean, GL17 9TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL17 9TP, GL17 9TX, GL17 9TJ, GL17 9TQ, GL17 9TL, GL17 9UJ, GL17 9TG, GL17 9UR, GL17 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL17 9TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.7% | 29.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 49.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 38.8% | 36.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 40.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18.4% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.8% | 13.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 33.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.2% | 97.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Lydbrook average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
The Square has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lydbrook and the 9th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine Cottage The Square, Ruardean, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-04-19 | £181,604 |
GL17 9TN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9TN 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School School Road , GL17 9XQ | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Denehurst , Ruardean Woodside GL17 9XP | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydbrook Primary School School Road , GL17 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drybrook Primary School Drybrook Road , GL17 9JF | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steam Mills Primary School Steam Mills , GL14 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruardean Memorial Ground High Street | grass pitches | 596 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.