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GL14 3HF

Valley Road

Cinderford West

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Detailed insights for GL14 3HF

Overview

Postcode GL14 3HF 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 7.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.1%
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

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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 3HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Cinderford near GL14 3HF 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 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
1,540.9 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
240
97.17%
Other
3
1.21%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.1%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
55.65%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25%
Other social rented
15
12.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.45%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 3HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL14 3HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2025123A, Victoria Street, Cinderford, GL14 2HUTerracedFreehold£210,000
16 Apr 202656, Victoria Street, Cinderford, GL14 2HRDetachedFreehold£265,000
27 Oct 2025116A, Valley Road, Cinderford, GL14 3HQDetachedFreehold£271,000
29 Aug 2025136, Valley Road, Cinderford, GL14 3HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
11 Jul 2025112, Church Road, Cinderford, GL14 3EHTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the GL14 3HF postcode area, located within Cinderford, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL14 3HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt White's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryForest View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL14 3HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL14 3HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCorner ShopFlaxley Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2DQWalking directions to Corner Shop

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 3HF, 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 3HF

Is GL14 3HF (Cinderford) safe?

The area around GL14 3HF 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 3HF?

The median sale price around GL14 3HF 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 3HF?

There are 2 schools close to GL14 3HF, including St White's Primary School (Good) and Forest View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL14 3HF?

GL14 3HF 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 3HF (Cinderford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering GL14 3HF 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).