Prospect Road is in Cinderford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL14 2HF is located in the Cinderford West 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 Prospect Road, Cinderford, GL14 2HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL14 2HD, GL14 2HG, GL14 2DY, GL14 2HE, GL14 2EE, GL14 2DZ, GL14 2JQ, GL14 2DU, GL14 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL14 2HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL14 2HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47% | 47% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 32.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 39.5% | 36% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 38.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 27.3% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 13% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 87.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 78.2% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 14.8% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 78.2% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Road was 180.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.5% higher than the Cinderford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Cinderford East and the 9th highest crime rate of 241 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Prospect Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-02-01 | £211,443 |
GL14 2HF 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's School 93 Belle Vue Road , GL14 2AA | - not rated | 495 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latimer County Junior School Latimer Road , Hilldene GL14 2QA | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St White's Primary School Sneyd Wood Road , GL14 3GD | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGS Forest High School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | 2out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Community School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 4,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 4,821 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Convent School 93 Belle Vue Road , GL14 2AA | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdene School Dockham Road , GL14 2DB | - not rated | 519 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School Speech House , GL16 7EJ | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightlands School Church Road , GL14 1AS | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Hall School Speech House Road , GL16 7EJ | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 31 | 31 Market Street, Cinderford | 360 yd | |
| Greenhill Coffee House | 8 Market Street, Cinderford | 370 yd | |
| Lotus Cantonese Restaurant | 20 High Street, Cinderford | 427 yd | |
| Bracken Cafe And Wine Bar (The Fern Ticket) | The Fern Ticket, 1 High Street | 455 yd | |
| Cinderford Grill \& Peri Peri Ltd | 11 High Street, Cinderford | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head Inn | The Nags Head, Church Road | 257 yd | |
| Soldiers & Sailors Club Ltd | 1 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 288 yd | |
| The Dog House Cinderford | 8C Market Street, Cinderford | 411 yd | |
| Cinderford Miners Welfare Association | Miners Welfare Hall, Wesley Road | 496 yd | |
| Cinderford Rugby Football Club | Cinderford Rugby Club, Dockham Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy Cinderford | 6 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 278 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | Lower Ground Kiosk, Market Street | 391 yd | |
| Cinderford Kebab | 10 High Street, Cinderford | 427 yd | |
| Pick A Pizza | 12 High Street, Cinderford | 427 yd | |
| Cinderford Fryer | 7 High Street, Cinderford | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Parragate Road, Cinderford | 519 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Dockham Road | 609 yd | |
| The Co-op | 72 Valley Road, Cinderford | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields (Cinderford) MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD BARLEY CORN SQUARE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Oakdene School (Closed) Dockham Road | 509 yd | |
| Beavis Memorial Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DOCKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Causeway Ground EDGE HILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| St Whites Primary School SNEYD WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Forest View Primary School LATIMER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.