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Cinderford West

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About

Cinderford West ward lies within the larger town of Cinderford, situated on the western rim of the Forest of Dean plateau. The area is characterised by residential streets that follow the contours of the land, with many homes offering views over the town centre or into surrounding wooded valleys. Its layout reflects its historical development alongside local industry, with housing estates built to serve the community's needs. The ward functions as a primarily residential part of the town, providing local amenities and services for its inhabitants.

A significant local feature is the former railway line that once served the area's collieries, now repurposed as a public footpath and cycle route known as the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail. This path cuts through the ward, connecting residents directly to the wider forest network. This green corridor allows for easy access into mixed woodland, where oak and beech are common, providing a clear link between the built environment and the natural forest landscape that defines the region.

Area overview

On average Cinderford West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cinderford West is £43,140 per year. There are 2 schools in Cinderford West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cinderford West is home to around 4,325 people, with a population density of about 295.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cinderford West Population
4,325
Population density
295.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.59(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.31(+164%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.57(+124%)
Public order
12.02(+84%)
Shoplifting
11.33(+71%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,960
91.6%
Other White
169
3.91%
Other
39
0.9%
Roma
20
0.46%
Irish
18
0.42%
Total population: 4,323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
946
26.47%
Level 4 qualifications or above
639
17.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
597
16.7%
Level 3 (A level)
583
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
440
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 3,574

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
670
32.94%
Owns with a mortgage
492
24.19%
Other social rented
401
19.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
352
17.31%
Social rents from council
68
3.34%
Total households: 2,034

Property prices in Cinderford West

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Cinderford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cinderford West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cinderford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£271,000
Flats1£210,000
Semi-Detached16£195,000
Terraced18£187,250

10 years median price trend in Cinderford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford West.

All postcodes in Cinderford West

GL142JF

Station Street

GL142GH

Cinderford West

GL142TL

Rosedale Court

GL142YF

Broadmoor Park

GL143JB

Steam Mills Road

GL142ER

Furnaces Close

GL142HU

Victoria Street

GL142HY

Victoria Close

GL142JP

Foundry Road

GL142NE

Mapledean

GL142LQ

Station Street

GL142SA

Cartway Green

GL142HR

Victoria Street

GL143HY

Steam Mills Road

GL142RY

Commercial Street

GL142EX

College Road

GL142GB

Cinders Crescent

GL142JX

College Road

GL142LJ

Bilson

GL143HE

Linear Business Park

GL142SD

Market Street

GL142HG

Victoria Street

GL142HN

Hastings Road

GL142HQ

Victoria Street

GL142LR

Parragate

GL142LS

Oakdean

GL142RT

Market Street

GL142LU

Parragate

GL142SW

Colliers Field

GL179DB

The Branch

GL142EZ

Lantern Close

GL142GD

Ironworks Close

GL142HE

Victoria Street

GL142JZ

Parragate Road

GL142LE

Station Street

GL142RW

Commercial Street

GL142SL

High Street

GL143JQ

Cinderford West

GL142XP

Cinderford West

GL142JQ

Victoria Vale

GL142PD

Valley Road

GL143HQ

Valley Road

GL179LE

Morse Road

GL142YL

Cinderford West

GL143HZ

Estate Road

GL142LG

Station Street

GL142LP

Elmdean

GL142NX

Valley Road

GL142HD

Victoria Street

GL142LF

Barleycorn Square

GL142TA

Albion Road

GL142XQ

High Street

GL142AH

Fairfields

GL142HH

Victoria Street

GL142HZ

Office Road

GL142LL

Ashdean

GL142LX

Parragate

GL142LY

Parragate Road

GL142TH

Upper Bilson Road

GL142YD

Speculation Road

GL143HX

St White's Road

GL142JE

Sunnyhill Road

GL142EW

Crawshay Place

GL142HT

Cinderford West

GL142GF

Crucible Way

GL142PA

Valley Road

GL143HG

Valley Road

GL142SP

High Street

GL143JA

Steam Mills

GL143JD

Steam Mills

GL142FF

Cinderford West

GL142YH

Birchwood Close

GL142HF

Prospect Road

GL142HJ

Somerset Road

GL142SE

High Street

GL142XW

Cedardean

GL142JG

Beech Road

GL142JN

Wesley Road

GL142PQ

Foxes Bridge Road

GL142RP

Commercial Street

GL142SH

High Street

GL142SU

High Street

GL142FB

Millers Way

GL142HW

Greenway Road

GL142JW

Station Street

GL142NY

Valley Road

GL143HW

Valley Road

GL142ES

Hodges Way

GL142JL

Wesley Road

GL142LT

Parragate

GL142SQ

High Street

GL142TG

Seven Stars Road

GL142PB

Cinderford West

GL142HP

Millers Way

GL142EU

Victoria Street

GL142GE

Teagues Way

GL142JT

Station Street

GL142YB

Hollyhill Road

GL143JN

Brookside Road

GL142YJ

Brookside Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.