Woodgate Road is in Cinderford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL14 2RA 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 Woodgate Road, Cinderford, GL14 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL14 2RG, GL14 2ST, GL14 2QZ, GL14 2SU, GL14 2RE, GL14 2SX, GL14 2QT, GL14 2JL, GL14 2SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL14 2RA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 32.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 44.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 15.4% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 38.1% | 48.7% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 32.3% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.3% | 18.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.6% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 97.3% | 94.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodgate Road was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Cinderford East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodgate Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cinderford East and the 58th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 8 Woodgate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-14 | £314,168 |
| 6 - 8 Woodgate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2018-11-05 | £320,712 |
| 5 Woodgate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2018-07-30 | £238,385 |
| 10 Woodgate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2018-07-13 | £201,394 |
| 5 Woodgate Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-02-22 | £268,432 |
GL14 2RA 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St White's Primary School Sneyd Wood Road , GL14 3GD | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steam Mills Primary School Steam Mills , GL14 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledean Church of England Primary School Church Street , Littledean GL14 3NL | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drybrook Primary School Drybrook Road , GL17 9JF | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | 4out of 4 | 4,133 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 | 4,617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Leaf | 37 - 39 High Street, Cinderford | 121 yd | |
| The Akash Indian Restaurant | Akash Tandoori Restaurant, 92 High Street | 224 yd | |
| Bracken Cafe And Wine Bar (The Fern Ticket) | The Fern Ticket, 1 High Street | 277 yd | |
| Cinderford Grill \& Peri Peri Ltd | 11 High Street, Cinderford | 277 yd | |
| Lotus Cantonese Restaurant | 20 High Street, Cinderford | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion Cinderford Ltd | 27 High Street, Cinderford | 145 yd | |
| Cinderford Miners Welfare Association | Miners Welfare Hall, Wesley Road | 191 yd | |
| The Dog House Cinderford | 8C Market Street, Cinderford | 268 yd | |
| Soldiers & Sailors Club Ltd | 1 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 389 yd | |
| Cinderford Rugby Football Club | Cinderford Rugby Club, Dockham Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Forest Fryer | 52 High Street, Cinderford | 98 yd | |
| Saj Indian Limited | 1A Heywood Road, Cinderford | 203 yd | |
| Fork & Spoon | 1B Heywood Road, Cinderford | 203 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 90 High Street, Cinderford | 224 yd | |
| China House | 108 High Street, Cinderford | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Parragate Road, Cinderford | 299 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Dockham Road | 582 yd | |
| The Co-op | 72 Valley Road, Cinderford | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beavis Memorial Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DOCKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Causeway Ground EDGE HILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Oakdene School (Closed) Dockham Road | 529 yd | |
| The Forest High School CAUSEWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Cinderford CAUSEWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Forest View Primary School LATIMER ROAD | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields (Cinderford) MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD BARLEY CORN SQUARE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Collingwood Skatepark STEAM MILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 758 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.