Church Road is in Cinderford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL14 2ED is located in the Cinderford East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Cinderford, GL14 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL14 2EG, GL14 2EA, GL14 2EF, GL14 2DS, GL14 2EB, GL14 2HQ, GL14 2DF, GL14 2EE, GL14 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL14 2ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 37.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 44.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 52.8% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 27.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 11.6% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 21.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22.8% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 24% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 97.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 97.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Cinderford East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Church Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cinderford East and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-04 | £212,762 |
| 21 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-31 | £190,393 |
| 29 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-19 | £206,707 |
| 31 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-09-20 | £196,185 |
| 21 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-03-26 | £173,967 |
GL14 2ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL14 2ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St White's Primary School Sneyd Wood Road , GL14 3GD | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledean Church of England Primary School Church Street , Littledean GL14 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steam Mills Primary School Steam Mills , GL14 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soudley School Soudley , GL14 2UA | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest High School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | 2out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | 4out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School Speech House , GL16 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Freehouse | The Woodlands, 64 St Whites Road | 570 yd | |
| Cafe 31 | 31 Market Street, Cinderford | 596 yd | |
| Greenhill Coffee House | 8 Market Street, Cinderford | 600 yd | |
| Lotus Cantonese Restaurant | 20 High Street, Cinderford | 649 yd | |
| Muzo's Cafe | 6 Berisford Court, Dockham Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head Inn | The Nags Head, Church Road | 3 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | St Whites Road, Cinderford | 471 yd | |
| Soldiers & Sailors Club Ltd | 1 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 520 yd | |
| The Dog House Cinderford | 8C Market Street, Cinderford | 644 yd | |
| Cinderford Rugby Football Club | Cinderford Rugby Club, Dockham Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy Cinderford | 6 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 502 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | Lower Ground Kiosk, Market Street | 627 yd | |
| Cinderford Kebab | 10 High Street, Cinderford | 649 yd | |
| Pick A Pizza | 12 High Street, Cinderford | 649 yd | |
| Cinderford Fryer | 7 High Street, Cinderford | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Dockham Road | 708 yd | |
| Lidl | Parragate Road, Cinderford | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields (Cinderford) MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD BARLEY CORN SQUARE | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Oakdene School (Closed) Dockham Road | 626 yd | |
| Beavis Memorial Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DOCKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| St Whites Primary School SNEYD WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.