Postcode GL14 3AR is located in an urban city, within the Ruspidge 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 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 6.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ruspidge Recreational Ground.
Cinderford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Cinderford has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
The average income per household in Cinderford is £43,140 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL14 3AR.
Cinderford near GL14 3AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lydney located about 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruspidge Recreational Ground | Small | Walking directions to Ruspidge Recreational Ground |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Ruspidge area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £270,000 | £254 |
| Terraced | 7 | £230,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £221,000 | £282 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,500 | £168,000 | £134,500 |
| 2017 | £239,950 | £159,950 | £152,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £170,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £256,500 | £178,000 | £164,975 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £180,000 | £164,000 |
| 2021 | £282,000 | £186,500 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £289,000 | £219,000 | £193,500 |
| 2023 | £354,500 | £240,000 | £247,475 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £216,875 | £224,998 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £233,000 | £217,500 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £235,000 | £277,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £198 | £194 |
| 2017 | £199 | £183 | £186 |
| 2018 | £211 | £212 | £184 |
| 2019 | £196 | £221 | £171 |
| 2020 | £228 | £220 | £224 |
| 2021 | £241 | £252 | £196 |
| 2022 | £242 | £264 | £243 |
| 2023 | £240 | £266 | £225 |
| 2024 | £266 | £283 | £233 |
| 2025 | £288 | £284 | £277 |
| 2026 | £292 | £280 | £255 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 3AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | 10, Tramway Road, Cinderford, GL14 3AY | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 2, Tramway Road, Cinderford, GL14 3AY | Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 152, Ruspidge Road, Cinderford, GL14 3AP | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 180, Ruspidge Road, Cinderford, GL14 3AS | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 9, Tramway Road, Cinderford, GL14 3AT | Other | Freehold | £312,500 |
In the GL14 3AR postcode area, located within Cinderford, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Soudley School | Community school | Requires improvement | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St White's Primary School | Community school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL14 3AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Select & Save | Cullimore View, Forest of Dean, GL14 3HP | Walking directions to Select & Save |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL14 3AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bernie O'Neill
Ruspidge - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL14 3AR records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around GL14 3AR in Cinderford is £235,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL14 3AR, including Soudley School (Requires improvement) and St White's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL14 3AR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL14 3AR is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bernie O'Neill (Independent).