How safe is Cinderford?

Crime level in Cinderford is moderate with about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Cinderford population and density?

Cinderford population is 12,961 with density 348.5 per km².

What are prices by property type in Cinderford?

Latest medians: Detached £350,500, Semi-detached £225,000, Terraced £187,500, Flats £189,000.

What are house prices in Cinderford?

Based on 138 recent sales, the median price is £218,500; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What home types are most common in Cinderford?

Housing mix: semi-detached 38.8%, detached 31.6%.

How many households are in Cinderford?

There are 5,731 households in Cinderford

How much social housing is near Cinderford?

About 14.3% across the Cinderford area.

What's the average income in Cinderford?

Average resident income is about £39,800 per year.

How deprived is Cinderford?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 13902 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Cinderford and how are they rated?

There are 7 schools in Cinderford: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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

GL143EL

Church Road

GL143FB

Buckshaft Road

GL143HL

Railway Road

GL143JT

Broad Street

GL143NP

Cinderford

GL149BH

Woodside Street

GL149EG

Cinderford

GL171BW

Woodside Street

GL179BZ

Cinderford

GL142BQ

Dockham Road

GL142DU

Church Road

GL142EP

West View

GL142GA

White Chapel Row

GL142JY

Bilson School Court

GL142LZ

Parragate Road

GL142ND

Cinderford

GL142NG

The Keelings

GL142NQ

Woodside Street

GL142QS

Northwood Close

GL142RR

Commercial Street

GL142RZ

Cinderford

GL142TN

Market Street

GL143BZ

Coronation Road

GL143DL

Buckshaft Road

GL143HF

Cinderford

GL143PD

Beech Way

GL149EZ

Cinderford

GL141JX

Elton Road

GL142HX

Office Road

GL142JD

Office Road

GL142LA

Listers Place

GL142NB

Foundry Road

GL142QW

Edge Hills Road

GL142TJ

Upper Bilson Road

GL142TP

High Street

GL149GQ

Cinderford

GL143BW

Abbots Road

GL143DA

Coronation Road

GL143ED

Coomb Drive

GL143JE

Newtown Road

GL149BL

Woodside Street

GL149EB

Cinderford

GL171DQ

Woodside Street

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Data Sources

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

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