The Square, Ruardean
House prices, sold prices and local information for GL17 9TJ.
At a glance
8 property sales on The Square, Ruardean have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 10 May 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £303,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all GL17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £303,250 | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Detached | 2 | £317,500 | 10 May 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £183,500 | 7 Mar 2022 |
Sold prices on The Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chapel, The Square GL17 9TJ | 10 May 2023 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dinham, The Square GL17 9TJ | 6 Sep 2022 | £318,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Corner, The Square GL17 9TJ | 7 Mar 2022 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Old Dairy, The Square GL17 9TJ | 23 Jul 2021 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Pales House, The Square GL17 9TJ | 2 Nov 2020 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Pink House, The Square GL17 9TJ | 21 Jun 2018 | £187,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Old Chapel, The Square GL17 9TJ | 1 Nov 2016 | £135,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Clarence Cottage, The Square GL17 9TJ | 2 Feb 2016 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Old Chapel, The Square | £135,000 (Nov 2016) → £500,000 (May 2023) | +270% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Square
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Square in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Square is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness Flood alert area
- River Wye in Herefordshire Flood alert area
- Rivers in the Forest of Dean Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School 76 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Woodside Primary School 122 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lydbrook Primary School 83 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Drybrook Primary School 147 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Steam Mills Primary School 128 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- The Square (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- The Square (in, High Street) 1 min walk
- The Square (adj, The Square) 1 min walk
- Cinderhill Way (opp, Cats Hill) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Drybrook Surgery
Drybrook Road, Drybrook · 1.7 mi - Forest Health Care
Valley Road, Cinderford · 3.0 mi - Dockham Surgery
Cinderford Medical Centre, Valley Road, Cinderford · 3.0 mi - Mitcheldean Surgery
Brook Street, Mitcheldean · 3.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 638 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,435 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 93% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 93% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 93% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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