GL14 covers Cinderford in the Forest of Dean, where rental growth has substantially outpaced capital appreciation over the past five years. Prices have increased at just 0.4% annually, while rents have grown at 6.1% per annum, suggesting investor returns have been driven primarily through yield rather than property value gains. Population growth of 0.8% remains modest, and the district sits at the latent stage of gentrification with a trajectory score of 51.8 out of 100, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The mismatch between rental and price growth patterns reflects current market dynamics in this semi-rural location.
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- 1Property prices down 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Cinderford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.1 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by demand.
44 planning applications submitted in GL14 over the last six months, 3 change of use, 5 demolition.
- Erection of a single storey side extension with terrace on top with associated works. Demolition of existing single storey extension.Jun 2026 · pending
- Erection of a three storey rear extension including modernisation of existing dwelling. Demolition of dilapidated rear extension.Apr 2026 · pending
- Demolition of part of existing garage to allow for extension with associated external worksMar 2026 · pending
Cinderford (GL14) common questions
Is Cinderford up and coming?
Cinderford (GL14) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 39% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Cinderford safe?
Cinderford has a safety score of 84/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Cinderford?
The average property price in Cinderford (GL14) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cinderford?
The median monthly rent in Cinderford (GL14) is £838 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cinderford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Drybrook (GL17), Bristol (BS37), Newent (GL18), Bristol (BS16), Bristol (BS15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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