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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

GL142BN

Littledean Hill Road

GL143PB

Dean Crescent

GL142PY

Beaconsview Road

GL142QJ

Pinewood Close

GL149AU

Woodside Street

GL171DL

Woodside Street

GL142UQ

Bradley Hill

GL143LD

Redding Lane

GL143HB

St Whites Road

GL142EW

Crawshay Place

GL142JF

Station Street

GL143DX

Cornish Houses

GL142JB

Glenmore Road

GL149DX

Cinderford East

GL142NR

Forest Road

GL171BH

Cinderford East

GL142XA

Worcester Road

GL142QW

Ferndale Close

GL143GE

Limekilns Close

GL143LQ

Edge Hill

GL142QN

Oakwood Close

GL171AX

Cinderford East

GL149LL

Woodside Street

GL143NY

Newnham

GL143LL

Greenway

GL149HJ

Cinderford East

GL142YF

Broadmoor Park

GL142BH

Dockham Road

GL142BS

Belle Vue Road

GL142AS

St Annals Road

GL143NH

Broad Street

GL142NA

Parragate Road

GL142TH

Upper Bilson Road

GL142HW

Greenway Road

GL142TZ

Lower Road

GL149GA

Cinderford East

GL142TT

St Whites Road

GL143NG

Oak Way

GL171DQ

Woodside Street

GL142JA

Glenmore Road

GL149LP

Cinderford East

GL142BD

Littledean Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.