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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 average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 24.1% 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 1 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
24.1%
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

Median price£192,475
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £233K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £192,475 (about £216 per square foot) in Cinderford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cinderford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£245,000£243
Semi-Detached15£195,000£210
Terraced11£185,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cinderford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,000£59,000£150,000£128,750
2017£186,250£75,000£152,500£121,250
2018£235,000£72,750£139,000£140,000
2019£224,000£68,500£181,500£148,000
2020£223,000£245,000£174,000£150,000
2021£235,000£51,250£204,500£147,000
2022£280,000£139,500£210,000£179,950
2023£251,250£107,500£194,000£200,820
2024£275,000£95,000£151,250£176,250
2025£225,000£155,000£180,000£183,500
2026£280,500£207,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cinderford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£93£160£162
2017£211£159£171£154
2018£232£105£180£177
2019£254£124£201£197
2020£222£211£219£171
2021£228£229£196
2022£300£252£248£223
2023£231£190£245£235
2024£218£201£251£209
2025£220£286£241£263
2026£258£209£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cinderford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cinderford West ward.

Local councillors

Jacob Edward Sanders

Cinderford West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mark David Turner

Cinderford West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Cinderford West

Is Cinderford West safe?

Cinderford West records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cinderford West?

The median sale price in Cinderford West is £192,475 (about £216 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cinderford West?

Cinderford West has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cinderford West?

Cinderford West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cinderford West sits around rank 10,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cinderford West?

The average household income in Cinderford West is around £43,140 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cinderford West?

Cinderford West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jacob Edward Sanders (Labour Party) and Mark David Turner (Independent).

All postcodesin Cinderford West

GL142YJ

Brookside Road

GL142SP

High Street

GL142SZ

High Street

GL142HZ

Office Road

GL142GE

Teagues Way

GL142GA

White Chapel Row

GL143JQ

Cinderford West

GL142LD

Station Terrace

GL142ER

Furnaces Close

GL142NY

Valley Road

GL142LY

Parragate Road

GL142YE

Cinderford West

GL142HN

Hastings Road

GL142TP

Albion Place

GL142YN

Birchwood Close

GL142YH

Birchwood Close

GL142JY

Bilson School Court

GL142RT

Market Street

GL142SD

Market Street

GL142XW

Cedardean

GL142JN

Wesley Road

GL142LJ

Bilson

GL142HG

Victoria Street

GL143FF

Cinderford West

GL142HJ

Somerset Road

GL142HP

Millers Way

GL142JT

Station Street

GL142YF

Broadmoor Park

GL142HR

Victoria Street

GL142TF

High Street

GL142LP

Elmdean

GL142RP

Commercial Street

GL142YQ

Crabtree Road

GL142JG

Beech Road

GL142SE

High Street

GL143JD

Steam Mills

GL142HA

Somerset Road

GL142LQ

Station Street

GL142YA

Hollyhill Road

GL142HD

Victoria Street

GL143HY

Steam Mills Road

GL142EZ

Lantern Close

GL142EY

Somerset Road

GL142LX

Parragate

GL142AH

Fairfields

GL142HU

Victoria Street

GL142SW

Colliers Field

GL142LT

Parragate

GL142PB

Cinderford West

GL142SH

High Street

GL142JW

Station Street

GL142YD

Speculation Road

GL142PQ

Foxes Bridge Road

GL142LL

Ashdean

GL142GB

Cinders Crescent

GL142JZ

Parragate Road

GL142FB

Millers Way

GL143HW

Valley Road

GL142TE

Springfield Drive

GL142TA

Albion Road

GL142JA

Glenmore Road

GL142LB

Station Terrace

GL142PH

Forest Vale Road

GL142FF

Cinderford West

GL142LN

Hollydean

GL142TB

High Street

GL143JJ

Cinderford West

GL142HQ

Victoria Street

GL142GD

Ironworks Close

GL142YT

Newtown Road

GL142GH

Cinderford West

GL142PA

Valley Road

GL142NE

Mapledean

GL142HT

Cinderford West

GL142PE

Turley Court

GL142EU

Victoria Street

GL142JU

Foundry Road

GL142YB

Hollyhill Road

GL142GJ

Furnaces Close

GL143JB

Steam Mills Road

GL142TN

Market Mews

GL142RW

Commercial Street

GL142YL

Cinderford West

GL142DY

Prospect Road

GL142PD

Valley Road

GL142LZ

Parragate Road

GL143HE

Linear Business Park

GL142JS

Foundry Road

GL142TQ

Upper Bilson Road

GL142SU

High Street

GL142XP

Cinderford West

GL143JN

Brookside Road

GL142LG

Station Street

GL143JE

Newtown Road

GL142SX

High Street

GL142JB

Glenmore Road

GL142EW

Crawshay Place

GL142TD

High Street

GL142NB

Foundry Road

GL179DB

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