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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

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

GL142LD

Colliers Field

GL142NL

Woodside Street

GL142PY

Beacons View Road

GL142SX

High Street

GL142SZ

High Street

GL142XE

Severn View

GL142YA

Crabtree Road

GL142YT

Newtown Road

GL143BP

Sneyd Wood Road

GL143ER

Church Road

GL143EX

St Johns Square

GL143LL

Church Street

GL149BE

Woodside Street

GL149DT

Cinderford

GL149HG

Cinderford

GL149LS

Cinderford

GL142GJ

Furnaces Close

GL142DQ

Flaxley Street

GL142DZ

Church Road

GL142ST

Marshall's Lane

GL142TB

Albion Road

GL143AG

Ruspidge Road

GL143DU

Buckshaft Road

GL143DX

Buckshaft Road

GL143NN

Church Street

GL143PE

Oak Way

GL149DQ

Cinderford

GL171AT

Cinderford

GL171DN

Woodside Street

GL171EG

Cinderford

GL149FD

Cinderford

GL149JQ

Woodside Street

GL149DN

Woodside Street

GL143LE

Cinderford

GL142EY

Somerset Road

GL142FA

Causeway Road

GL142HA

Somerset Road

GL142NA

Parragate Road

GL149DX

Cinderford

GL142NR

Forest Road

GL142NS

Woodside Street

GL142PH

Crabtree Road

GL143BD

Kibble's Lane

GL143DP

Abbots View

GL143HD

St White's Road

GL143JJ

Cinderford

GL154AW

Cinderford Road

GL167EJ

St White's Road

GL171BY

Woodside Street

GL171DJ

Woodside Street

GL142AS

St Annal's Road

GL142DE

The Oak Field

GL142DX

Packer's Road

GL142EN

Double View

GL142FE

Cinderford

GL142PT

Moorland Close

GL142PZ

Latimer Road

GL142QN

Oakwood Close

GL142RE

Trinity Way

GL142TE

Springfield Drive

GL142UH

Cinderford

GL142YE

Cinderford

GL143AJ

Fir View Road

GL143BJ

Belle Vue Road

GL149DW

Woodside Street

GL171BJ

Cinderford

GL171AW

Cinderford

GL171DE

Woodside Street

GL149ED

Cinderford

GL143FE

Church Road

GL142DF

Church Road

GL142HB

Somerset Road

GL149BF

Cinderford

GL142QJ

Pinewood Close

GL142TD

High Street

GL142UG

Tramway Road

GL143DG

St White's Road

GL149HH

Cinderford

GL154AN

Cinderford

GL143BH

Belle Vue Road

GL142AT

Woodville Road West

GL142FD

Dockham Road

GL142PU

Greenhill Close

GL142RX

Commercial Street

GL142TF

High Street

GL142TU

Coomb Drive

GL142YG

Birchwood Close

GL143BB

Hudsons View

GL143EA

Buckshaft Road

GL143EJ

Staple Edge View

GL143HU

St White's Road

GL143NL

Church Street

GL142HS

Albert Road

GL142JB

Glenmore Road

GL142LB

Station Terrace

GL142RH

York Road

GL142TQ

Upper Bilson Road

GL142TT

Littledean Hill Road

GL142YQ

Crabtree Road

GL143BY

Coronation Road

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail