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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 average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Cinderford is £221,000 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £285,500. There are 6 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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cinderford Population

12,961

Population density

348.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

Economics

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

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

Median price: £221,000

Price per sq ft: £241

Sales (last 12 months): 130

Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £286K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Cinderford area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cinderford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	46	£290,000	£283	£176,500	£238,125	£348,750	£618,750
Semi-Detached	45	£210,000	£230	£151,400	£180,000	£240,000	£312,600
Terraced	35	£185,000	£238	£136,300	£158,000	£212,500	£284,250
Flats	4	£161,500	£217	£76,775	£105,875	£224,750	£272,150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cinderford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cinderford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£184,000	£99,000	£165,000	£132,000
2017	£220,000	£99,000	£160,000	£135,000
2018	£235,000	£87,500	£168,000	£145,000
2019	£243,000	£69,250	£177,000	£150,000
2020	£252,500	£137,000	£177,000	£159,995
2021	£270,000	£95,000	£200,000	£155,750
2022	£300,000	£110,000	£225,000	£187,000
2023	£316,000	£109,000	£225,000	£175,000
2024	£295,000	£116,250	£222,500	£180,000
2025	£290,000	£205,000	£225,000	£180,000
2026	£303,000	£93,750	£205,000	£204,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cinderford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£176	£134	£174	£172
2017	£204	£165	£170	£160
2018	£215	£143	£183	£180
2019	£221	£126	£212	£174
2020	£229	£219	£200	£207
2021	£242	£180	£229	£192
2022	£282	£217	£248	£240
2023	£249	£210	£248	£226
2024	£259	£187	£239	£236
2025	£269	£258	£245	£243
2026	£284	£201	£220	£239

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.

Band A£1,629

Band B£1,900

Band C£2,172

Band D£2,443

Band E£2,986

Band F£3,529

Band G£4,072

Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in Cinderford

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cinderford

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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