Cinderford · GL17

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Covering Lydbrook, Drybrook, Longhope, Mitcheldean, Ruardean, including Berry Hill, Cinderford East, Cinderford West. Find plumbers nearby.

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GL17 (Lydbrook) in a nutshell

GL17 covers Lydbrook, Drybrook, Longhope, Mitcheldean, Ruardean, in Forest of Dean and Herefordshire, County of. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for GL17

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Two councils in one district

GL17 is split between Forest of Dean and Herefordshire, County of. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

GL17 stretches across Berry Hill, Cinderford East, Cinderford West and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'GL17', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Cinderford: 63.5% owner-occupied
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Cinderford page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to GL17

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does GL17 cover?

GL17 (Lydbrook, Drybrook, Longhope, Mitcheldean, Ruardean) includes the wards of Berry Hill, Cinderford East, Cinderford West, Kerne Bridge, Longhope & Huntley, Lydbrook, Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook, Newent & Taynton, Newnham, Penyard, Westbury-on-Severn (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to GL17?

Neighbouring districts include GL14 (Cinderford), HR9 (Ross-on-Wye), GL15 (Blakeney), GL16 (Coleford), GL18 (Dymock) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering GL17 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in GL17?

About 4,757 households and 11,547 residents at the 2011 Census, across 529 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is GL17 in?

GL17 sits in Forest of Dean, Herefordshire, County of (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean, Hereford and South Herefordshire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
GL17 1
Areas covered
Lydbrook, Drybrook, Longhope, Mitcheldean, Ruardean 2
Active postcodes
529 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
4,757 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,547 2
Electoral wards
Berry Hill, Cinderford East, Cinderford West, Kerne Bridge, Longhope & Huntley, Lydbrook, Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook, Newent & Taynton … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Forest of Dean, Hereford and South Herefordshire 4
Local authority
Forest of Dean, Herefordshire, County of 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Cinderford built-up area)
1.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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