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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

GL143FD

Edmunds Way

GL149FS

Cinderford East

GL149FY

Cinderford East

GL149BQ

Woodside Street

GL142JQ

Victoria Vale

GL142UB

Newnham

GL142RZ

Kings Head Court

GL142HB

Somerset Road

GL142RR

Commercial Street

GL142RB

Mountjoys Lane End

GL143PH

Beech Way

GL143FG

The Old Stables

GL142TQ

Upper Bilson Road

GL167EJ

St White's Road

GL142RY

Commercial Street

GL143AX

Buckshaft Road

GL143YA

Ruspidge Road

GL142NF

Cinderford West

GL142SZ

High Street

GL142NT

Forest Road

GL142RQ

York Road

GL149DL

Cinderford East

GL142UF

Ayleford

GL149JX

Cinderford East

GL171BB

Cinderford East

GL149LE

Cinderford East

GL142QR

Edge Hills Road

GL142ES

Hodges Way

GL171DE

Woodside Street

GL141LE

The Slad

GL142AF

Causeway Road

GL143BG

Warwick Rise

GL143EE

Dean View

GL142YB

Hollyhill Road

GL142JX

College Road

GL143BL

Belle Vue Road

GL143FE

Church Road

GL142XP

Cinderford West

GL143FF

Cinderford West

GL142HU

Victoria Street

GL171AU

Cinderford East

GL149JL

Woodside Street

GL170EA

Newnham

GL143HQ

Valley Road

GL142DT

Flaxley Street

GL142HZ

Office Road

GL142QS

Northwood Close

GL141JY

Littledean Road

GL171BY

Woodside Street

GL142EG

Meendhurst Road

GL142LQ

Station Street

GL142NW

Abbey Street

GL149FE

Cinderford East

GL142NX

Valley Road

GL142EF

Meendhurst Road

GL142LX

Parragate

GL143DF

St Whites Road

GL149DW

Woodside Street

GL149EJ

Cinderford East

GL143HS

Glover Close

GL142FD

Giles Court

GL149HD

Cinderford East

GL143NF

Oak Way

GL142DB

Dockham Road

GL143BU

Ashmead Road

GL143HJ

Railway Road

GL143NP

Newnham Road

GL142GA

White Chapel Row

GL149GQ

Cinderford East

GL142EH

Stockwell Green

GL143BB

Hudsons View

GL142NQ

Woodside Street

GL171BU

Woodside Street

GL143HN

St Whites Terrace

GL143NU

Newnham

GL142AA

Belle Vue Road

GL142HL

Hastings Road

GL143BE

Morgan's Way

GL143EW

St White's Road

GL171EG

Cinderford East

GL143BX

Mount Pleasant Road

GL149JZ

Woodside Street

GL142RW

Commercial Street

GL143DJ

Buckshaft Road

GL142AW

St Annals Road

GL149EX

Cinderford East

GL142NY

Valley Road

GL143DA

St Whites Road

GL142LG

Station Street

GL142HX

Victoria Street

GL142RT

Market Street

GL142PU

Greenhill Close

GL142EN

Woodlands Reach

GL142YE

Cinderford West

GL142SU

High Street

GL142PF

Freeminers Way

GL142DJ

Flaxley Street

GL142LW

Hollydean

GL143AP

Ruspidge Road

GL142RF

Latimer Road

Data Sources

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