Parragate Road is in Cinderford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL14 2NA 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 Parragate Road, Cinderford, GL14 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL14 2JN, GL14 2JL, GL14 2LZ, GL14 2SX, GL14 2LU, GL14 2SP, GL14 2SU, GL14 2SL, GL14 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL14 2NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 55.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 43% | 44.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 28% | 32.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 42.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 14.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 40.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 17.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around GL14 2NA this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 33.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.4% | 95.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parragate Road was 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.1% higher than the Cinderford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parragate Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Cinderford East and the 16th highest crime rate of 241 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Parragate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2016-12-12 | £218,726 |
| 3 Parragate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2002-11-15 | £181,360 |
| 9 Parragate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2001-08-31 | £165,745 |
| 9 Parragate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1997-06-02 | £149,681 |
| 3 Parragate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 1995-09-29 | £180,902 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latimer County Junior School Latimer Road , Hilldene GL14 2QA | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School 93 Belle Vue Road , GL14 2AA | - not rated | 756 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St White's Primary School Sneyd Wood Road , GL14 3GD | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Community school | 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 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Community School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | - not rated | 734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 4,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 4,272 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdene School Dockham Road , GL14 2DB | - not rated | 527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Convent School 93 Belle Vue Road , GL14 2AA | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School Speech House , GL16 7EJ | - not rated | 4,527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightlands School Church Road , GL14 1AS | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Hall School Speech House Road , GL16 7EJ | - not rated | 4,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Leaf | 37 - 39 High Street, Cinderford | 102 yd | |
| Cafe 31 | 31 Market Street, Cinderford | 234 yd | |
| The Akash Indian Restaurant | Akash Tandoori Restaurant, 92 High Street | 240 yd | |
| Lotus Cantonese Restaurant | 20 High Street, Cinderford | 241 yd | |
| Greenhill Coffee House | 8 Market Street, Cinderford | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderford Miners Welfare Association | Miners Welfare Hall, Wesley Road | 62 yd | |
| Golden Lion Cinderford Ltd | 27 High Street, Cinderford | 123 yd | |
| The Dog House Cinderford | 8C Market Street, Cinderford | 206 yd | |
| Soldiers & Sailors Club Ltd | 1 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 305 yd | |
| Cinderford Rugby Football Club | Cinderford Rugby Club, Dockham Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Forest Fryer | 52 High Street, Cinderford | 52 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | Lower Ground Kiosk, Market Street | 208 yd | |
| Saj Indian Limited | 1A Heywood Road, Cinderford | 209 yd | |
| Fork & Spoon | 1B Heywood Road, Cinderford | 209 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 90 High Street, Cinderford | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Parragate Road, Cinderford | 158 yd | |
| The Co-op | 72 Valley Road, Cinderford | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Dockham Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beavis Memorial Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DOCKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Oakdene School (Closed) Dockham Road | 538 yd | |
| Causeway Ground EDGE HILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields (Cinderford) MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD BARLEY CORN SQUARE | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| The Forest High School CAUSEWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Cinderford CAUSEWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Collingwood Skatepark STEAM MILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Forest View Primary School LATIMER ROAD | grass pitches | 814 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.