Postcode GL17 9BZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 8.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cinderford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Cinderford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from GL17 9BZ.
Cinderford near GL17 9BZ 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 8.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £245,000 | £243 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £195,000 | £210 |
| Terraced | 11 | £185,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the GL17 9BZ postcode area, located within Cinderford, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Steam Mills Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Drybrook Primary School | Academy sponsor led | N/A |
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 GL17 9BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacob Edward Sanders
Cinderford West - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark David Turner
Cinderford West - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL17 9BZ records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 GL17 9BZ in Cinderford is £192,475 (about £216 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL17 9BZ, including Steam Mills Primary School (Good) and Drybrook Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL17 9BZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,335 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 GL17 9BZ 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).