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About

Cinderford lies within the Forest of Dean, an area characterised by its industrial heritage and woodland setting. The town's layout and identity are shaped by the steep valleys of this former coal mining and ironworking district. Residential streets climb the hillsides, with many homes offering views over the surrounding canopy of broadleaf trees.

The landscape is marked by old colliery sites and tramway routes, now often reclaimed by nature as walking paths. A large, distinctive former colliery wheel, painted white, stands as a local landmark near the town centre, reflecting the community's past. The area remains a practical settlement for those working within the wider forest.

Area overview

On average Cinderford has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cinderford is £43,140 per year. There are 7 schools in Cinderford: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cinderford is home to around 12,961 people, with a population density of about 348.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cinderford Population
12,961
Population density
348.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.02(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.52(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(+14%)
Public order
5.71(-13%)
Other theft
4.24(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,121
93.53%
Other White
328
2.53%
Other
77
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.49%
Other Asian
53
0.41%
Total population: 12,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,380
22.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,336
21.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,890
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,770
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,228
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 10,669

Housing

Housing tenure

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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Cinderford area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cinderford 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£295,000
Semi-Detached49£230,000
Terraced46£183,500
Flats4£207,500

10 years median price trend in Cinderford

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

All postcodes in Cinderford

GL142LG

Station Street

GL142LP

Elmdean

GL142NX

Valley Road

GL143AZ

Hudson Lane

GL143DF

St Whites Road

GL143DN

Buckshaft Road

GL143DR

Buckshaft Road

GL143JL

George Lane

GL143LA

The Ruffitt

GL143LG

Collafield

GL149BJ

Woodside Street

GL171BA

Cinderford East

GL171DA

Woodside Street

GL142BD

Littledean Hill Road

GL142EF

Meendhurst Road

GL142HD

Victoria Street

GL142LF

Barleycorn Square

GL142NU

Woodside Street

GL142PR

Southwood Close

GL142TA

Albion Road

GL143HH

Railway Road

GL142XQ

High Street

GL141LD

The Slad

GL142AH

Fairfields

GL171AZ

Cinderford East

GL141JZ

The Slad

GL142AQ

Dockham Road

GL142HH

Victoria Street

GL142HZ

Office Road

GL142LL

Ashdean

GL142LX

Parragate

GL142LY

Parragate Road

GL142PF

Freeminers Way

GL142QY

Woodgate Road

GL142QZ

Mountjoys Lane

GL142TH

Upper Bilson Road

GL142UD

Hyde Park Corner

GL142YD

Speculation Road

GL143DD

St Whites Road

GL143EG

Abbots View

GL143FA

St Johns Mews

GL143HS

Glover Close

GL143NR

Newnham Road

GL179WQ

Woodside Street

GL143HX

St White's Road

GL142JE

Sunnyhill Road

GL142EW

Crawshay Place

GL142HT

Cinderford West

GL149FG

Cinderford East

GL142AX

Woodville Road

GL142GF

Crucible Way

GL142PA

Valley Road

GL142TS

Archway Close

GL143AP

Ruspidge Road

GL143BA

Bells Place

GL143FG

The Old Stables

GL143HG

Valley Road

GL143DZ

Buckshaft Road

GL142AZ

Causeway Road

GL149GB

Woodside Street

GL149JZ

Woodside Street

GL171BS

Cinderford East

GL149ES

Cinderford East

GL171BB

Cinderford East

GL142BL

Littledean Hill Road

GL142BN

Littledean Hill Road

GL142DL

Mousel Lane

GL142EB

Meend Garden Terrace

GL142SP

High Street

GL143HJ

Railway Road

GL143JA

Steam Mills

GL143JD

Steam Mills

GL143JX

Pennywell Lane

GL143LF

The Ruffitt

GL143LJ

Tibbs Cross

GL142FF

Cinderford West

GL171DD

Woodside Street

GL149GA

Cinderford East

GL142YH

Birchwood Close

GL149FE

Cinderford East

GL142AW

St Annals Road

GL142BH

Dockham Road

GL142EG

Meendhurst Road

GL142HF

Prospect Road

GL142HJ

Somerset Road

GL142PW

Heywood Road

GL142SE

High Street

GL142UQ

Bradley Hill

GL142XW

Cedardean

GL143DH

St Whites Road

GL142DB

Dockham Road

GL149FT

Cinderford East

GL149AT

Woodside Street

GL142JG

Beech Road

GL171BG

Cinderford East

GL149GY

Cinderford East

GL141JT

New Road

GL142JN

Wesley Road

GL142PQ

Foxes Bridge Road

GL142RA

Woodgate Road

Data Sources

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