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

GL143AZ

Hudson Lane

GL143DF

Buckshaft Road

GL143DN

Buckshaft Road

GL143JL

George Lane

GL143LA

The Ruffitt

GL149BJ

Woodside Street

GL149FQ

Cinderford

GL171BA

Cinderford

GL171DA

Woodside Street

GL141LD

The Slad

GL142AH

Fairfields

GL142BD

Abbots Road

GL142EF

Meendhurst Road

GL142HD

Victoria Street

GL142LF

Station Street

GL142NU

Woodside Street

GL142PR

Dockham Road

GL142TA

Albion Road

GL142XQ

High Street

GL143HH

Railway Road

GL171AZ

Cinderford

GL141JZ

Elton Road

GL142AQ

Dockham Road

GL142EW

Crawshay Place

GL142HH

Victoria Street

GL142HT

Cinderford

GL142HZ

Hodges Way

GL142JE

Sunnyhill Road

GL142LL

Cinderford

GL142LX

Cinderford

GL142LY

Parragate Road

GL142PF

Freeminers Way

GL142QY

Heywood Road

GL142QZ

Mountjoy's Lane

GL142TH

Upper Bilson Road

GL142UD

Cinderford

GL142YD

Speculation Road

GL143DD

St White's Road

GL143EG

Abbots View

GL143FA

St Johns Mews

GL143HS

Glover Close

GL143HX

St White's Road

GL143NR

Pleasant Stile

GL149FG

Cinderford

GL179WQ

Woodside Street

GL142AX

Woodville Road

GL142AZ

Causeway Road

GL142GF

Crucible Way

GL142PA

Seven Stars Road

GL142TS

Archway Close

GL143AP

Ruspidge Road

GL143BA

Bells Place

GL143DZ

Buckshaft Road

GL143FG

Buckshaft Road

GL143HG

Beech Road

GL149ES

Cinderford

GL149GB

Woodside Street

GL149JZ

Woodside Street

GL171BB

Cinderford

GL171BS

Cinderford

GL142BL

Littledean Hill Road

GL142BN

Littledean Hill Road

GL142DL

Flaxley Street

GL142EB

Cinderford

GL143LJ

George Lane

GL142SP

High Street

GL142YH

Birchwood Close

GL143HJ

Railway Road

GL143JA

Estate Road

GL143JD

Steam Mills Road

GL143JX

Pennywell Lane

GL143LF

Littledean Hill Road

GL149FE

Cinderford

GL149GA

Cinderford

GL171DD

Woodside Street

GL142DB

Dockham Road

GL142AW

St Annal's Road

GL142BH

Dockham Road

GL142EG

Meendhurst Road

GL142HF

Prospect Road

GL142HJ

Somerset Road

GL142JG

Beech Road

GL142PW

Heywood Road

GL142SE

High Street

GL142UQ

Cinderford

GL142XW

Cinderford

GL143DH

St White's Road

GL149AT

Woodside Street

GL149FT

Cinderford

GL149GW

Cinderford

GL149GY

Cinderford

GL171BG

Cinderford

GL143LQ

Cinderford

GL141JT

Cinderford

GL142AF

Causeway Road

GL142FB

Millers Way

GL143NZ

Cinderford

GL142JN

Wesley Road

GL142PQ

Foxes Bridge Road

GL142RA

Woodgate Road

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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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