Market Street is in Cinderford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL14 2RX 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 Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL14 2RT, GL14 2TN, GL14 2SB, GL14 2SH, GL14 2RR, GL14 2SQ, GL14 2JP, GL14 2NL, GL14 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL14 2RX 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 2RX, 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 Market Street 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.
Market Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 - 18 Market Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-08-14 | £205,662 |
| 28 Market Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-23 | £182,074 |
| 28 Market Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-02-26 | £132,799 |
| 14 Market Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2012-12-19 | £92,902 |
| 32 Market Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-04-24 | £352,358 |
GL14 2RX 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 | 520 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latimer County Junior School Latimer Road , Hilldene GL14 2QA | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St White's Primary School Sneyd Wood Road , GL14 3GD | - not rated | 1,267 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 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Community School Causeway Road , GL14 2AZ | - not rated | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | - not rated | 4,460 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 | 330 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Convent School 93 Belle Vue Road , GL14 2AA | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightlands School Church Road , GL14 1AS | - not rated | 4,375 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School Speech House , GL16 7EJ | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Hall School Speech House Road , GL16 7EJ | - not rated | 4,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Coffee House | 8 Market Street, Cinderford | 3 yd | |
| Cafe 31 | 31 Market Street, Cinderford | 22 yd | |
| Lotus Cantonese Restaurant | 20 High Street, Cinderford | 67 yd | |
| Bracken Cafe And Wine Bar (The Fern Ticket) | The Fern Ticket, 1 High Street | 104 yd | |
| Cinderford Grill \& Peri Peri Ltd | 11 High Street, Cinderford | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House Cinderford | 8C Market Street, Cinderford | 44 yd | |
| Soldiers & Sailors Club Ltd | 1 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 81 yd | |
| Golden Lion Cinderford Ltd | 27 High Street, Cinderford | 167 yd | |
| Cinderford Miners Welfare Association | Miners Welfare Hall, Wesley Road | 187 yd | |
| Cinderford Rugby Football Club | Cinderford Rugby Club, Dockham Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truly Scrumptious | Lower Ground Kiosk, Market Street | 35 yd | |
| Cinderford Kebab | 10 High Street, Cinderford | 67 yd | |
| Pick A Pizza | 12 High Street, Cinderford | 67 yd | |
| The Chippy Cinderford | 6 Commercial Street, Cinderford | 98 yd | |
| Cinderford Fryer | 7 High Street, Cinderford | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Parragate Road, Cinderford | 307 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Dockham Road | 428 yd | |
| The Co-op | 72 Valley Road, Cinderford | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beavis Memorial Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DOCKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Oakdene School (Closed) Dockham Road | 335 yd | |
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields (Cinderford) MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD MINERS WELFARE PLAYING FIELD BARLEY CORN SQUARE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Causeway Ground EDGE HILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Forest View Primary School LATIMER ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| The Forest High School CAUSEWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Freedom Leisure Cinderford CAUSEWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Collingwood Skatepark STEAM MILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.