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Ruardean, United Kingdom
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Ruardean is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,849. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ruardean
Ruardean is a village in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, to the North West of Cinderford. It is situated on a hillside with views west towards the mountains of South Wales. Little now remains of the village's industrial history, but once it was a centre for iron-ore smelting furnaces, forges and coal mines. The Norman castle, now little more than a mound, commanded the shortest route from Gloucester Castle to the Welsh Marches and the Wye Valley.
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| Population | 1,849 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8550°, -2.5505° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.2 inches (1,047 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,754 |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
About Ruardean
Ruardean is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,849. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ruardean vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ruardean vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,754 |
| 28% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,754 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 168 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $371,606 |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,344 |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Housing Units | 740 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 346.6 sq mi (897.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8550°N, 2.5505°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Ruardean has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Total Area | 346.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
Schools in Ruardean
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodside Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ruardean
45 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Vibe Central Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM | classical baroque, classical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Groovy | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ruardean
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black & White House Museum | ||||
| Broomy Hill railway and Hereford society of model engineers | ||||
| Burgage Hall | ||||
| Butcher Row House Museum | ||||
| Castle House | ||||
| Chepstow Museum | ||||
| Clearwell Caves | ||||
| Coleford Great Western Railway Museum | ||||
| Coleford Great Western Railway Museum | ||||
| Conningsby-St Johns | ||||
| Dean Forest Railway Museum | ||||
| Dean Heritage Museum | ||||
| Dursley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Edward Jenner Museum | ||||
| Herefordshire Museum Resource Centre | ||||
| Herefordshire Regimental Museum | ||||
| Ledbury Heritage Centre | ||||
| Littledean Jail | ||||
| Mappa Mundi and Chained Library | ||||
| Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum | ||||
| Museum of Cider | ||||
| Old House | ||||
| Scott House Museum | ||||
| Shire Hall Museum | ||||
| Thornbury and District Museum | ||||
| Tintern Old Station | ||||
| Tintern Old Station Car Park | ||||
| Violette Szabo Museum | ||||
| Waterworks Museum | ||||
| Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Ruardean
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berkeley Books | 0.0 | |||||
| Bream Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chepstow Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Cinderford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coleford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hereford Temporary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Monmouth Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Newent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newnham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornbury Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ruardean
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Car boot sale area | |||||
| Newhall Farm Shop |
Gas Stations in Ruardean
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ruardean
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House | ||||
| Clays Press Cider | ||||
| Ledbury Real Ales | ||||
| Little Dewchurch Brewing Co | ||||
| Ross On Wye Cider & Perry Co | ||||
| Woofy's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ruardean
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ruardean
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ruardean
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruardean
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | |
| Ruardean Methodist Church | |
| St Michael |
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What is the population of Ruardean?
Ruardean has a population of 1,849 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 346.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Ruardean expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,754, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $371,606 (32% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ruardean?
Ruardean has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ruardean?
Ruardean has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,034. There are 168 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ruardean?
The median home value in Ruardean is $371,606. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,344. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.
How are the schools in Ruardean?
28.8% of adults in Ruardean hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ruardean?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ruardean is 2.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.5% of residents have a disability.