Postcode GL14 2LX (Forest of Dean)

Map showing GL14 2LX and nearby postcodes

The postcode GL14 2LX is located in Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL14 2LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

GL14 2LX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GL14 2LX as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to GL14 2LX is Parragate Road which is centered 64 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Beechdean and is 131 m away.

The closest primary school to GL14 2LX (for ages 11 and under) is Forest View Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 6, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dene Magna School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 23, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of GL14 2LX is Cinderford Miners Welfare Association and is 124 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on July 9, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Jolly Forest Fryer and is 155 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 6, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for GL14 2LX is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to GL14 2LX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to GL14 2LX, and the approximate distance away.

Parragate Road 64 m
Bilson School Court 122 m
Wesley Road 135 m
High Street 143 m
Station Terrace 180 m
Mountjoy's Lane 187 m
Mountjoy's Lane End 194 m
Station Street 232 m
Marshall's Lane 241 m
Woodgate Road 261 m
Trinity Way 261 m
Foundry Road 262 m
Market Street 281 m
Colliers Field 288 m
Heywood Road 302 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode GL14 2LX

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL14 2LX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
SGS Forest High School Requires improvement
(July 12, 2018)
699 m
Forest View Primary School Good
(February 6, 2019)
841 m
St White's Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
1.35 km
Steam Mills Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
1.58 km
Littledean Church of England Primary School Good
(March 2, 2017)
1.87 km
Drybrook Primary School 3.2 km
Woodside Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
3.56 km
Soudley School Good
(April 4, 2017)
3.77 km
Dene Magna School Outstanding
(November 23, 2012)
3.89 km
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
4.12 km
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
4.26 km
Heart of the Forest Community Special School Good
(January 30, 2018)
4.26 km
Ruardean Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(March 20, 2019)
4.65 km
Lydbrook Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
5.31 km
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
6.17 km
Hope Brook CofE Primary School Good
(July 6, 2021)
6.4 km
Parkend Primary School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
7.08 km
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School 7.42 km
Lea CofE Primary School Good
(May 3, 2018)
7.44 km
Blakeney Primary School Good
(November 13, 2018)
7.52 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL14 2LX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
November 26, 2019
92 m
Cinderford Miners Welfare Association Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 9, 2018
124 m
The Jolly Forest Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 6, 2018
155 m
The Original Factory Shop Limited Retailers - other Exempt
January 27, 2020
193 m
China House Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 27, 2020
201 m
Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 19, 2022
201 m
The Akash Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
201 m
Curry Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
210 m
Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
210 m
Real Deal Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 8, 2019
237 m
Cinderburys Local Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
280 m
Truly Scrumptious Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
289 m
Wyedean Wholefoods Retailers - other Exempt
289 m
Fork & Spoon Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
307 m
SAJ Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
307 m
C \& J Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 28, 2019
319 m
Greenhill Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 23, 2019
319 m
Premier Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 16, 2019
319 m
The Dog House Cinderford Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
319 m
Camerons Quality Butchers Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
320 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL14 2LX - Data from Apr 2022

Beechdean Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Beechdean Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Lidl Store Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Lidl Store Bus Stop/Station 149 m
Parragate Road Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Gloucestershire Airport Air 24.05 km
Bristol Airport Air 50.95 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL14 2LX - Data from Dec 2021

Hollyhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 761 m
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.15 km
Lennetshill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Haywood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Hayward Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Crabtreehill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Birch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Nofold Green Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Hawkwell Inclosure Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Crumpmeadow Inclosure Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Edgehills Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Crabtree Hill Hill Or Mountain 2 km
Green Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.01 km
Beechen Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.05 km
Lightmoor Inclosure Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL14 2LX - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Gloucestershire
Latitude 51.82598300
Longitude -2.50253400
OS Easting 365463
OS Northing 0214271
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10767
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gloucestershire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Forest of Dean
County Electorial Division Cinderford ED
Electoral Ward Cinderford West
Local Authority District Forest of Dean
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Gloucestershire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Gloucestershire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000080
Travel To Work Area Cinderford and Ross-on-Wye

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Gloucestershire
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Gloucestershire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Gloucestershire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Cinderford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Cinderford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049830
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Forest of Dean 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Forest of Dean 004E
Output Area / Small Area 8C1