Victoria Street is in Cinderford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL14 2HG 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 Victoria Street, Cinderford, GL14 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL14 2HF, GL14 2EE, GL14 2HH, GL14 2JQ, GL14 2HD, GL14 2HQ, GL14 2DY, GL14 2DZ, GL14 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL14 2HG 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 2HG, 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 Victoria Street was 241.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.6% higher than the Cinderford East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Victoria Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cinderford East and the 6th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Victoria Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-02-18 | £209,619 |
| 14 Victoria Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-11-18 | £189,611 |
| 12 Victoria Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2012-09-28 | £243,802 |
GL14 2HG 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 White's Primary School Sneyd Wood Road , GL14 3GD | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledean Church of England Primary School Church Street , Littledean GL14 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steam Mills Primary School Steam Mills , GL14 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soudley School Soudley , GL14 2UA | 3out of 4 | 3,511 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 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | 4out of 4 | 4,857 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 | 4,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 31 | 31 Market Street, Cinderford | 418 yd | |
| Greenhill Coffee House | 8 Market Street, Cinderford | 429 yd | |
| Lotus Cantonese Restaurant | 20 High Street, Cinderford | 487 yd | |
| Bracken Cafe And Wine Bar (The Fern Ticket) | The Fern Ticket, 1 High Street | 514 yd | |
| Cinderford Grill \& Peri Peri Ltd | 11 High Street, Cinderford | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head Inn | The Nags Head, Church Road | 217 yd | |
| Soldiers & Sailors Club Ltd | 1 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 347 yd | |
| The Dog House Cinderford | 8C Market Street, Cinderford | 469 yd | |
| Cinderford Miners Welfare Association | Miners Welfare Hall, Wesley Road | 549 yd | |
| Cinderford Rugby Football Club | Cinderford Rugby Club, Dockham Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy Cinderford | 6 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 337 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | Lower Ground Kiosk, Market Street | 449 yd | |
| Cinderford Kebab | 10 High Street, Cinderford | 487 yd | |
| Pick A Pizza | 12 High Street, Cinderford | 487 yd | |
| Cinderford Fryer | 7 High Street, Cinderford | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Parragate Road, Cinderford | 563 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Dockham Road | 658 yd | |
| The Co-op | 72 Valley Road, Cinderford | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields (Cinderford) MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD BARLEY CORN SQUARE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Oakdene School (Closed) Dockham Road | 560 yd | |
| Beavis Memorial Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DOCKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| St Whites Primary School SNEYD WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Causeway Ground EDGE HILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 997 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.