Postcode GL17 1BU is located in an urban city, within the Cinderford East ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Cinderford area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cinderford is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 7.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cinderford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Cinderford has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Cinderford is £39,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from GL17 1BU.
Cinderford near GL17 1BU 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 7.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Cinderford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £246,250 |
| Terraced | 17 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cinderford East
In the GL17 1BU postcode area, located within Cinderford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL17 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cinderford Stores | Commercial Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2RX | Walking directions to Cinderford Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Cinderbury's | High Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2SE | Walking directions to Cinderbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Dockham Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AQ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Flaxley Street, Forest of Dean, GL14 2DQ | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Parragate Road, Forest of Dean, GL14 2LY | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.