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GL14 2HD

Victoria Street

Cinderford West

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Detailed insights for GL14 2HD

Overview

Postcode GL14 2HD 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Cinderford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cinderford has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL14 2HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Cinderford near GL14 2HD 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
434
Population density
4,971.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.17(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.98(-53%)
Other theft
3.17(-44%)
Public order
2.54(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
418
96.31%
Other White
10
2.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.69%
Other
3
0.69%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
22.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
19.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
18.7%
Level 3 (A level)
62
17.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
40.31%
Owns with a mortgage
57
29.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
14.66%
Other social rented
17
8.9%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.14%
Total households: 191

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 2HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 2HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Ruby Cottage, 85, Victoria Street, Cinderford, GL14 2HHDetachedFreehold£280,000
25 Mar 202529, Victoria Street, Cinderford, GL14 2ETTerracedFreehold£187,500
06 Jun 202554, Commercial Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RWDetachedFreehold£110,000
29 May 202612, Forest Road, Cinderford, GL14 2NTDetachedFreehold£295,000
28 Mar 20251D, Forest Road, Cinderford, GL14 2NTFlatsFreehold£100,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryForest View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondarySGS Forest High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL14 2HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL14 2HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCinderford StoresCommercial Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2RXWalking directions to Cinderford Stores
0.2 miCorner ShopFlaxley Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2DQWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.2 miEuropean SupermarketHigh Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2SHWalking directions to European Supermarket
0.2 miMila MarketHigh Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2SHWalking directions to Mila Market
0.3 miCinderbury'sHigh Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2SEWalking directions to Cinderbury's

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 2HD, 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 004DE01022239
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL14 2HD

Is GL14 2HD (Cinderford) safe?

The area around GL14 2HD records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2HD?

The median sale price around GL14 2HD 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 2HD?

There are 3 schools close to GL14 2HD, 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 2HD?

GL14 2HD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,772 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL14 2HD 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).