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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 £218,500 in Cinderford area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cinderford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached48£280,500£2,973
Flats4£161,500£2,331
Semi-Detached43£222,000£2,586
Terraced45£180,000£2,498

10 years median price trend in Cinderford

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

All postcodes in Cinderford

GL143LA

The Ruffitt

GL142NG

The Keelings

GL142LT

Parragate

GL149GN

Woodside Street

GL142PZ

Latimer Road

GL149DR

Cinderford East

GL142ER

Furnaces Close

GL141JX

The Slad

GL142NP

Abbey Street

GL142SP

High Street

GL171BF

Cinderford East

GL142SL

High Street

GL142BE

Littledean Hill Road

GL149EB

Cinderford East

GL142DQ

Flaxley Street

GL142YL

Cinderford West

GL142UD

Hyde Park Corner

GL149AT

Woodside Street

GL143PA

Blaize Bailey

GL142AY

Woodville Road

GL149GB

Woodside Street

GL142LS

Oakdean

GL143AR

Ruspidge Road

GL142EZ

Lantern Close

GL142EA

Church Road

GL142LF

Barleycorn Square

GL142RG

Trinity Way

GL142DL

Mousel Lane

GL142LB

Station Terrace

GL142HR

Victoria Street

GL149EG

Cinderford East

GL142PR

Southwood Close

GL142PD

Valley Road

GL142UE

Bradley Cottages

GL143DG

St Whites Road

GL142AZ

Causeway Road

GL143DN

Buckshaft Road

GL142RL

Danby Close

GL142DU

Church Road

GL171AW

Cinderford East

GL141JT

New Road

GL143JS

Broad Street

GL142LU

Parragate

GL142DS

Woodside Avenue

GL171DJ

Woodside Street

GL142JH

Boseley Way

GL171AZ

Cinderford East

GL143AG

Ruspidge Road

GL142JS

Foundry Road

GL143EA

Buckshaft Road

GL142HP

Millers Way

GL143HU

St White's Road

GL142YA

Hollyhill Road

GL143JN

Brookside Road

GL142TE

Springfield Drive

GL142AB

Belle Vue Road

GL142JN

Wesley Road

GL149FA

Cinderford East

GL143JX

Pennywell Lane

GL149FD

Cinderford East

GL143EU

Peacock Lane

GL142RX

Market Street

GL143NA

Folders Lane

GL142SA

Cartway Green

GL142PE

Turley Court

GL142PA

Valley Road

GL149DT

Cinderford East

GL142EQ

Church Road

GL142QT

Heywood Road

GL142QY

Woodgate Road

GL143BQ

Ruspidge

GL143HX

St White's Road

GL171DF

Woodside Street

GL142JD

Office Road

GL142YD

Speculation Road

GL142QH

Edge Hills Road

GL143ES

St Whites Road

GL142LA

Listers Place

GL149BG

Woodside Street

GL143FB

Oak View

GL179DB

The Branch

GL149BL

Woodside Street

GL143JJ

Cinderford West

GL142GH

Cinderford West

GL142BA

Highview Road

GL143LN

Beech Way

GL142TG

Seven Stars Road

GL143LJ

Tibbs Cross

GL143PD

Beech Way

GL149JQ

Woodside Street

GL143JD

Steam Mills

GL149FG

Cinderford East

GL142QP

Westfield Road

GL171DA

Woodside Street

GL143NX

Pleasant Stile

GL143EB

Westerley Close

GL142XW

Cedardean

GL142XD

Edge Hills Close

GL142BB

Littledean Hill Road

GL142SE

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.