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GL14 2DH

Flaxley Street

Cinderford East

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Overview

Postcode GL14 2DH is located in an urban city, within the Cinderford East ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Cinderford area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cinderford is £43,140 per year. The nearest station is Lydney, about 7.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Cinderford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cinderford has a high crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Cinderford is £43,140 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from GL14 2DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Cinderford near GL14 2DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lydney located about 7.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
6,681.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.41(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.96(+20%)
Public order
9.71(+48%)
Shoplifting
4.85(-27%)
Burglary
3.88(+40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
86.17%
Other White
16
5.14%
Other
9
2.89%
Chinese
5
1.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.61%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
25.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
20.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
41.35%
Owns with a mortgage
43
32.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.3%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Cinderford East

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £288K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Cinderford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cinderford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£290,000£277
Semi-Detached13£210,000£231
Flats3£205,000£205
Terraced16£166,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cinderford East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,500£130,000£163,500£147,500
2017£216,000£135,000£169,000£134,950
2018£218,750£89,750£173,000£145,000
2019£210,000£165,000£144,000
2020£227,000£174,213£158,975
2021£263,000£95,000£204,975£155,000
2022£280,000£90,000£230,000£187,500
2023£315,000£130,000£217,500£172,000
2024£260,000£159,000£225,000£175,000
2025£282,000£205,000£261,750£166,250
2026£277,500£69,500£185,000£194,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cinderford East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£134£174£172
2017£198£133£155£160
2018£203£143£161£182
2019£232£211£161
2020£222£186£201
2021£234£180£223£190
2022£277£96£261£251
2023£249£268£248£226
2024£229£174£229£239
2025£267£244£262£224
2026£280£175£197£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cinderford East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cinderford East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 2DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 2DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 202512, Woodlands Reach, Cinderford, GL14 2ENDetachedFreehold£328,500
17 Apr 202548A, Flaxley Street, Cinderford, GL14 2DQTerracedFreehold£118,000
20 Mar 20268, Pembroke Street, Cinderford, GL14 2DGTerracedFreehold£170,000
30 Jan 20265, Pembroke Street, Cinderford, GL14 2DGTerracedFreehold£147,500
05 Dec 202520, Pembroke Street, Cinderford, GL14 2DGTerracedFreehold£162,000

Schools

In the GL14 2DH postcode area, located within Cinderford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL14 2DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt White's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryForest View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondarySGS Forest High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL14 2DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL14 2DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCorner ShopFlaxley Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2DQWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.3 miCinderford StoresCommercial Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2RXWalking directions to Cinderford Stores
0.3 miEuropean SupermarketHigh Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2SHWalking directions to European Supermarket
0.3 miMila MarketHigh Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2SHWalking directions to Mila Market
0.3 miTescoDockham Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AQWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL14 2DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stuart Graham

Cinderford East - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Matt Bishop

Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictForest of DeanE07000080
Parliamentary ConstituencyForest of DeanE14001240
WardCinderford EastE05012158
ParishCinderfordE04004300
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CinderfordE02004629
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Forest of Dean 004AE01022236
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL14 2DH

Is GL14 2DH (Cinderford) safe?

The area around GL14 2DH records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL14 2DH?

The median sale price around GL14 2DH in Cinderford is £210,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL14 2DH?

There are 4 schools close to GL14 2DH, including St White's Primary School (Good), Forest View Primary School (Good) and SGS Forest High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL14 2DH?

GL14 2DH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,746 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL14 2DH (Cinderford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL14 2DH is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stuart Graham (Reform UK).