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Cinderford

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
87
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
77
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.49%
Other Asian
53
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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£350,500
Flats5£189,000
Semi-Detached50£225,000
Terraced45£187,500

10 years price trend in Cinderford

All postcodes in Cinderford

GL142RP

Commercial Street

GL142SH

High Street

GL142UE

Cinderford

GL142SU

High Street

GL142TZ

Lower Road

GL143AR

Ruspidge Road

GL143DB

St White's Road

GL143DW

Buckshaft Road

GL143EF

Coomb Drive

GL143JS

Broad Street

GL149FZ

Cinderford

GL149HP

Cinderford

GL149JY

Cinderford

GL149LL

Woodside Street

GL149JG

Cinderford

GL141JY

Elton Road

GL142AG

Belle Vue Road

GL142AU

Woodville Road West

GL142BE

Littledean Hill Road

GL142BJ

Dockham Road

GL149LE

Cinderford

GL142DW

Woodside Avenue

GL142HW

Church Road

GL142JW

Market Street

GL142NY

Station Street

GL142PS

Greenhill Close

GL143AY

Morgan's Way

GL143HW

Cinderford

GL143NH

Broad Street

GL170EA

Cinderford

GL171AS

Cinderford

GL149GU

Cinderford

GL142DN

Mousell Lane

GL142DR

Woodside Avenue

GL142ES

Hodges Way

GL142HP

Millers Way

GL142JL

Wesley Road

GL142LT

Cinderford

GL142PB

Cinderford

GL142QH

Edge Hills Road

GL142QL

Edge Hills Road

GL142RD

Trinity Way

GL142RF

Latimer Road

GL142SQ

High Street

GL142TG

Seven Stars Road

GL143AX

Buckshaft Road

GL143EE

Dean View

GL143HB

Railway Road

GL143HN

St Johns Square

GL143NQ

Broad Street

GL171DR

Woodside Street

GL141LA

The Slad

GL142YJ

Brookside Road

GL142AE

Belle Vue Road

GL142BS

Belle Vue Road

GL142DG

Pembroke Street

GL142EU

Victoria Street

GL142GE

Teagues Way

GL142JT

Bilson School Court

GL142QX

Causeway Road

GL142RG

Trinity Way

GL142RN

Commercial Street

GL142UF

Cinderford

GL142XA

Worcester Road

GL142XD

Edge Hills Close

GL142YB

Hollyhill Road

GL142YN

Birchwood Close

GL143BL

Belle Vue Road

GL143GB

St White's Road

GL143HA

Railway Road

GL143JN

Brookside Road

GL143NG

Oak Way

GL149FF

Cinderford

GL149HF

Cinderford

GL142BU

Causeway Road

GL142BW

Littledean Hill Road

GL142DP

Woodside Avenue

GL142ET

Foundry Road

GL142HL

Hastings Road

GL142JU

Foundry Road

GL142LN

Cinderford

GL142LW

Cinderford

GL142NF

Cinderford

GL142PE

Cinderford

GL142QA

Latimer Road

GL142SF

High Street

GL143EY

St Johns Square

GL143FF

Cinderford

GL143JZ

The Ruffitt

GL149JU

Woodside Street

GL171AX

Cinderford

GL171DH

Cinderford

GL171BF

Cinderford

GL143NA

Cinderford

GL143NB

Beech Way

GL142DD

Double View

GL142DY

Prospect Road

GL142JA

Glenmore Road

GL142JH

Boseley Way

GL142JS

Foundry Road

Data Sources

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