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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 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