Postcode GL14 3BS is located in a rural hamlet, 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 7.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 0.9% 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 3BS.
Cinderford near GL14 3BS 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 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 3BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 40, St Whites Road, Cinderford, GL14 3DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £81,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 40, St Whites Road, Cinderford, GL14 3DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £90,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 37, St Whites Road, Cinderford, GL14 3DD | Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 35, St Whites Road, Cinderford, GL14 3DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 30, Wellingtons Grove, Cinderford, GL14 3GB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £199,500 |
In the GL14 3BS postcode area, located within Cinderford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL14 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Corner Shop | Flaxley Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2DQ | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
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 3BS, 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 3BS 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 3BS in Cinderford is £235,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to GL14 3BS, including St White's Primary School (Good), Forest View Primary School (Good) and Littledean Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL14 3BS 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 3BS is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bernie O'Neill (Independent).