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GL14 2FF

Cinderford West

Forest of Dean

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Overview

Postcode GL14 2FF is located in an urban city, within the Cinderford West ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Cinderford area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 8.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Cinderford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Cinderford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 183 ft away from GL14 2FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Cinderford near GL14 2FF 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 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
749.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.9(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.52(+185%)
Shoplifting
18.16(+175%)
Public order
11.94(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(+62%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
94.04%
Other White
8
2.81%
Other
5
1.75%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
24.68%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
18.3%
No qualifications
37
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.34%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
38.64%
Owns outright
46
34.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
24.24%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Cinderford West

Median price£192,475
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £233K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £192,475 (about £216 per square foot) in Cinderford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £430,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£245,000£243
Semi-Detached15£195,000£210
Terraced11£185,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cinderford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,000£59,000£150,000£128,750
2017£186,250£75,000£152,500£121,250
2018£235,000£72,750£139,000£140,000
2019£224,000£68,500£181,500£148,000
2020£223,000£245,000£174,000£150,000
2021£235,000£51,250£204,500£147,000
2022£280,000£139,500£210,000£179,950
2023£251,250£107,500£194,000£200,820
2024£275,000£95,000£151,250£176,250
2025£225,000£155,000£180,000£183,500
2026£280,500£207,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cinderford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£93£160£162
2017£211£159£171£154
2018£232£105£180£177
2019£254£124£201£197
2020£222£211£219£171
2021£228£229£196
2022£300£252£248£223
2023£231£190£245£235
2024£218£201£251£209
2025£220£286£241£263
2026£258£209£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cinderford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 2FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 2FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 202516, Valley Road, Cinderford, GL14 2PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,500
03 Oct 202534, Valley Road, Cinderford, GL14 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000
05 Dec 2025141, High Street, Cinderford, GL14 2TFTerracedFreehold£220,000
24 Oct 2025132, High Street, Cinderford, GL14 2TFTerracedFreehold£150,000
27 Mar 2025135A, High Street, Cinderford, GL14 2TFOtherFreehold£250,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL14 2FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySteam Mills Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondarySGS Forest High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.9 miPrimaryForest View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL14 2FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL14 2FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodValley Road, Forest of Dean, GL14 2NEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLidlParragate Road, Forest of Dean, GL14 2LYWalking directions to Lidl

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 2FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacob Edward Sanders

Cinderford West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mark David Turner

Cinderford West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

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 WestE05012159
ParishCinderfordE04004300
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CinderfordE02004629
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Forest of Dean 004EE01022240
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2025-05-01

Frequently asked questions about GL14 2FF

Is GL14 2FF (Cinderford) safe?

The area around GL14 2FF records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2FF?

The median sale price around GL14 2FF in Cinderford is £192,475 (about £216 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL14 2FF?

There are 3 schools close to GL14 2FF, including Steam Mills Primary School (Good), SGS Forest High School (Requires improvement) and Forest View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL14 2FF?

GL14 2FF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,335 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL14 2FF is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jacob Edward Sanders (Labour Party) and Mark David Turner (Independent).