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Coleford

About

Coleford is a market town in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It serves as a commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding area. The town is surrounded by woodland and sits near the River Wye, offering easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. Coleford has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and local businesses, along with essential amenities such as schools and healthcare facilities.

The area has historical ties to the iron and coal industries, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. Nearby attractions include Puzzlewood, a scenic woodland with ancient trees, and Clearwell Caves, a network of underground mines. Coleford hosts regular markets and events, reflecting its role as a gathering place for the community. The town provides a balance of rural charm and practical convenience.

Area overview

On average Coleford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Coleford is £38,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Coleford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Coleford

GL169TA

High Street

GL169TE

High Street

GL167HQ

Coalway Road

GL167JF

Queensway

GL167QX

Coverham Close

GL168BQ

Coleford

GL167RJ

Coleford

GL167SB

Dukes Close

GL167SP

Lower Lane

GL168BT

Langetts Road

GL168FB

Bank Close

GL168HR

Fairfield Close

GL168QD

Millhill Lane

GL168RQ

Copley Drive

GL167AD

Coverham Road

GL167AF

Broom Hill

GL167BJ

Stephens Place

GL167JJ

Old Road

GL167LF

Ellwood Road

GL168DN

Angel Field

GL169SP

High Street

GL168NA

Newland Street

GL168PS

Tufthorn Avenue

GL168SG

Parliament Place

GL169SU

High Street

GL169TF

High Street

GL167AB

Coverham Road

GL167BX

Coleford

GL167HY

New Road

GL167JB

New Road

GL168BH

Bells Place

GL168ED

Buchanan Avenue

GL168EE

Crescent Close

GL168PZ

Ellwood Road

GL168QL

Forest Patch

GL168RF

Lower Lane

GL168RS

Kings Meade

GL169SG

High Street

GL169SZ

High Street

GL167DQ

Cherry Tree Lane

GL167QH

Forest Road

GL168FN

Coleford

GL168NE

Coleford

GL168SB

Battle Close

GL169SF

High Street

GL168ND

Coleford

GL167DG

Birch Road

GL167HW

Edenwall

GL167HX

Parkend Road

GL167RE

Lower Lane

GL167RH

Aston Close

GL168BZ

Southfield Road

GL168QY

Marians Walk

GL168EH

Sunnybank Road

GL168HU

Hampshire Gardens

GL168HX

The Links

GL168RA

Ruffet Close

GL169SS

High Street

GL169ST

High Street

GL169TJ

High Street

GL169ZZ

High Street

GL168AT

Sparrow Hill

GL167BG

Sun Lane

GL168BX

Bells Place

GL168DZ

Albert Road

GL168HS

Lawdley Road

GL168PY

Edenwall Road

GL168RE

Crucible Close

GL169SB

High Street

GL169SR

High Street

GL167HR

Edenwall

GL167FG

Coalway Road

GL169SL

High Street

GL167BY

Coleford

GL167HU

Coleford

GL167JG

Edinburgh Place

GL167JN

Old Road

GL167JS

Parkend Road

GL167NJ

Speedwell

GL167RG

Aston Close

GL167RQ

Adams Way

GL168AW

Market Place

GL168RH

Old Station Way

GL168RL

Copley Drive

GL167SQ

Lower Lane

GL169SJ

High Street

GL168AE

Market Place

GL167AE

Strawberry Field

GL167JW

Birch Park

GL167LA

Edenwall Road

GL167LT

Parkend Road

GL167QN

Lower Lane

GL167QS

Park Road

GL167RX

Lewis Glade

GL168AH

Newland Street

GL168AU

Orchard Road

GL168BA

Bank Close

GL168DE

Pike Road

GL168DH

Bowen's Hill

GL168EJ

South Road