How safe is Cinderford?

Crime level in Cinderford is moderate with about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Cinderford population and density?

Cinderford population is 12,961 with density 348.5 per km².

What are prices by property type in Cinderford?

Latest medians: Detached £350,500, Semi-detached £225,000, Terraced £187,500, Flats £189,000.

What are house prices in Cinderford?

Based on 138 recent sales, the median price is £218,500; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What home types are most common in Cinderford?

Housing mix: semi-detached 38.8%, detached 31.6%.

How many households are in Cinderford?

There are 5,731 households in Cinderford

How much social housing is near Cinderford?

About 14.3% across the Cinderford area.

What's the average income in Cinderford?

Average resident income is about £39,800 per year.

How deprived is Cinderford?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 13902 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Cinderford and how are they rated?

There are 7 schools in Cinderford: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South West / Forest of Dean / Cinderford

About

Cinderford is a town in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, surrounded by woodland and former mining sites. The area has a strong industrial heritage, with coal mining and ironworking shaping its history. Today, remnants of this past can be seen in the landscape, including old collieries and railway lines. The town serves as a hub for the surrounding communities, with local shops, schools, and leisure facilities.

The nearby Forest of Dean offers outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Cinderford sits close to attractions such as the Dean Heritage Centre, which explores the region’s history. The town has a mix of residential areas and green spaces, with easy access to the wider forest. Public transport links connect it to nearby towns like Coleford and Gloucester.

Area overview

On average Cinderford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cinderford is £39,800 per year. There are 7 schools in Cinderford: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

14.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cinderford Population

12,961

Population density

348.5 per km²

Demographics

British

12,121

93.53%

Other White

328

2.53%

Other

0.59%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.49%

Other Asian

0.41%

Total population: 12,960

Housing

Owns outright

2,191

38.21%

Owns with a mortgage

1,616

28.18%

Other social rented

818

14.27%

Private landlord or letting agency

790

13.78%

Social rents from council

157

2.74%

Total households: 5,734

Property prices in Cinderford

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 in Cinderford area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£350,500	£170,644	£252,500	£490,500	£694,475
Flats	5	£189,000	£96,000	£100,000	£205,000	£209,000
Semi-Detached	50	£225,000	£120,650	£191,250	£247,563	£307,375
Terraced	45	£187,500	£116,000	£165,000	£210,000	£248,800

10 years price trend in Cinderford

All postcodes in Cinderford

GL149LP

Cinderford

GL142PP

Edge Hills Road

GL171DB

Woodside Street

GL142RL

Danby Close

GL142RT

Market Street

GL143BE

Morgan's Way

GL143EQ

Linegar Wood Road

GL149EL

Cinderford

GL149EX

Cinderford

GL171DF

Woodside Street

GL171BH

Cinderford

GL142DA

Edge Hills Road

GL142ED

Church Road

GL142LU

Parragate Road

GL142NH

Woodside Street

GL142QR

Edge Hills Road

GL142RJ

York Road

GL142SW

Colliers Field

GL143AA

Hart Green

GL143GE

Limekiln Close

GL143PB

Dean Crescent

GL149DR

Cinderford

GL149GN

Woodside Street

GL149HE

Cinderford

GL149JL

Woodside Street

GL154AL

Cinderford Road

GL170ED

Cinderford

GL171DL

Woodside Street

GL179DB

The Branch

GL143NY

Cinderford

GL142AA

Belle Vue Road

GL142BY

Causeway Road

GL142EH

Church Road

GL142PX

Meadow Road

GL142UJ

Bevan Rise

GL143AE

Eastern Way

GL143GA

Limekiln Close

GL143HP

Cullimore View

GL149HA

Cinderford

GL171BZ

Woodside Street

GL143ND

Oak Way

GL143LB

Cinderford

GL142BT

Littledean Hill Road

GL142EQ

Church Road

GL142EZ

Fairfields

GL142GD

Ironworks Close

GL142HE

Victoria Street

GL142RW

Commercial Street

GL142JZ

Parragate Road

GL142LE

Station Street

GL143LH

Cinderford

GL142SL

High Street

GL142XP

Cinderford

GL143DJ

Buckshaft Road

GL143JQ

Cinderford

GL143PA

Cinderford

GL149LR

Cinderford

GL171BX

Woodside Street

GL142AB

Belle Vue Road

GL142BA

Highview Road

GL142BP

Littledean Hill Road

GL142JQ

Prospect Road

GL142NW

Abbey Street

GL142PD

Estate Road

GL142RB

High Street

GL142TX

Sutton Road

GL143EB

Coronation Road

GL143EZ

St White's Road

GL143HQ

Victoria Street

GL143PH

Beech Way

GL143YA

Ruspidge Road

GL149EN

Cinderford

GL171BU

Woodside Street

GL171DG

Woodside Street

GL179LE

Morse Road

GL142BG

Dockham Road

GL143LN

Beech Way

GL142YL

Cinderford

GL142PL

Heywood Road

GL142QP

Westfield Road

GL142QU

Heywood Road

GL142RU

Westfield Court

GL142TY

Church Road

GL143AF

Eastern Way

GL143AL

Fir View Road

GL143BS

St White's Road

GL143BU

Ashmead Road

GL143DE

St White's Road

GL143EU

Peacock Lane

GL143HZ

Estate Road

GL149JN

Cinderford

GL171AY

Cinderford

GL142AR

St Annal's Road

GL142AJ

Dockham Road

GL142AP

St Annal's Road

GL143DR

Buckshaft Road

GL142LG

Station Street

GL142LP

High Street

GL142NX

Cinderford

GL143LG

Cinderford

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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