Mount Crete is in Littledean, Cinderford and in Forest Of Dean district. GL14 3JZ is located in the Newnham 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 Mount Crete, Littledean, Cinderford, GL14 3JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL14 3JU, GL14 3LA, GL14 3JH, GL14 3JT, GL14 3LD, GL14 3JS, GL14 3LB, GL14 3PE, GL14 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL14 3JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.2% | 34.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 43.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 9.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 21.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 9.5% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 27.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.7% | 95.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Crete was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Cinderford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Crete has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cinderford East and the 82nd highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mount Crete, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-01-12 | £247,382 |
| 4 Mount Crete, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2012-10-19 | £431,905 |
| 4 Mount Crete, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-10-31 | £446,707 |
| 3 Mount Crete, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-07-02 | £409,812 |
| 4 Mount Crete, Cinderford, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1999-06-11 | £420,816 |
GL14 3JZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Primary School Latimer Road , GL14 2QA | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledean Church of England Primary School Church Street , Littledean GL14 3NL | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St White's Primary School Sneyd Wood Road , GL14 3GD | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School Station Road , GL14 1AT | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steam Mills Primary School Steam Mills , GL14 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,194 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Magna School Abenhall Road , GL17 0DU | 4out of 4 | 4,539 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 | 5,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzo's Cafe | 6 Berisford Court, Dockham Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littledean House Hotel | Broad Street, Littledean | 5 yd | |
| The Belfry Hotel | Broad Street, Littledean | 275 yd | |
| Cinderford Rugby Football Club | Cinderford Rugby Club, Dockham Road | 962 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | St Whites Road, Cinderford | 1,071 yd | |
| Causeway Club - Cinderford Town Football Club | Cinderford Town Afc, Causeway Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Ltd | Grange Lane, Littledean | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, Dockham Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littledean Recreation Ground GRANGE LANE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Forest View Primary School LATIMER ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Oakdene School (Closed) Dockham Road | 894 yd | |
| Beavis Memorial Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB DOCKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Causeway Ground EDGE HILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.