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About

Coleford ward encompasses the historic market town of Coleford, situated at the heart of the Forest of Dean. The area is defined by its position within a former royal hunting forest, with wooded hills and former industrial landscapes shaping its boundaries. The local economy has traditionally been connected to forestry and, historically, ironworking and coal mining. The built environment centres on the town's practical, functional core, which serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding rural communities.

The ward's geography includes residential streets extending into neighbouring parishes like Newland and Bream. A network of small streams and the River Wye influence the local terrain. The area's specific character is partly defined by the preserved Coleford Great Western Railway Museum, highlighting its past transport links for forest industries. Surrounding woodland and several large, distinctive roundabouts at key road junctions are further features of this part of the Forest of Dean.

Area overview

On average Coleford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coleford is £43,266 per year. There are 3 schools in Coleford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coleford is home to around 7,731 people, with a population density of about 805.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coleford Population
7,731
Population density
805.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.17(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.25(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(+34%)
Public order
5.95(-9%)
Other theft
5.17(-8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,488
96.87%
Other White
88
1.14%
Chinese
21
0.27%
Other Asian
19
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.22%
Total population: 7,730

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,549
24.17%
No qualifications
1,422
22.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,117
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,018
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
712
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,408

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,448
41.19%
Owns with a mortgage
869
24.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
498
14.17%
Other social rented
491
13.97%
Social rents from council
105
2.99%
Total households: 3,515

Property prices in Coleford

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £240,500 in Coleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coleford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£132,000
Detached38£383,498
Semi-Detached34£227,500
Terraced21£190,000

10 years median price trend in Coleford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coleford.

All postcodes in Coleford

GL167HP

Edenwall

GL167LL

Station Road

GL167PS

Bramble Road

GL168AJ

Newland Street

GL168BW

Gloucester Road

GL168QT

Scowles

GL167JD

New Road

GL167SJ

Navigation Court

GL168BG

Lords Hill

GL168RD

Cupola Close

GL168RG

Pyart Court

GL168SA

Lawdley Road

GL168FH

Cinder Hill

GL167LB

Forest Road

GL168AB

Farriers Court

GL168BN

Gloucester Road

GL168BY

Greenfield Road

GL168EY

Caudwell Close

GL168QH

Grove Road

GL169SN

High Street

GL167GZ

Walnut Close

GL167PU

Primrose Drive

GL167PY

Bluebell Close

GL168BU

Sarnedge Road

GL168DQ

Poolway Court

GL168DU

Bowens Hill Road

GL168EN

Oakfields

GL168HH

Bessemer Close

GL169SD

High Street

GL168DP

Spout Lane

GL168QA

Lambsquay Road

GL168RW

Centurions Walk

GL169SH

High Street

GL167QD

Mile End Road

GL167SD

Colliers Leaze

GL167SR

Knavin Court

GL168BB

Springfield Close

GL168EG

Buchanan Close

GL168QR

Staunton Road

GL168QG

Coleford

GL169SA

High Street

GL167PT

Foxglove Way

GL167ST

Starling Way

GL168DF

Poolway Place

GL168SF

Battle Close

GL169TL

High Street

GL168SE

Berrows Mews

GL168FF

High Nash

GL167RN

Coleford

GL167FF

Poppy Field

GL167RR

Wynols Close

GL168DL

Bowens Hill Road

GL168DT

Lords Hill Close

GL168RR

Old Vicarage Court

GL168PN

Tufthorn Avenue

GL169TD

High Street

GL167QR

Bakers Hill

GL168BL

Gloucester Road

GL168HZ

Domby Close

GL169TA

High Street

GL167HQ

Coalway Road

GL167JF

Queensway

GL167SP

Hales Close

GL168BT

Langetts Road

GL168HR

Fairfield Close

GL168QD

Pingry Lane

GL168RQ

Nash Way

GL169TE

High Street

GL168BQ

Coleford

GL168FB

Bank Close

GL167JJ

Old Road

GL167LF

Wood Edge Road

GL168DN

Boxbush Road

GL168NA

Newland Street

GL169TF

High Street

GL168SG

Parliament Place

GL169SP

High Street

GL168PS

Tufthorn Avenue

GL169SU

High Street

GL167HY

Coalway Park

GL167JB

Wynols Hill

GL168BH

Gloucester Road

GL168ED

Buchanan Avenue

GL168EE

Crescent Close

GL168PZ

Station Road

GL168RF

Grove Road

GL168RS

Kings Meade

GL169SG

High Street

GL169SZ

High Street

GL168NE

Bridge Road

GL168SB

Lawdley Road

GL169SF

High Street

GL167HX

Parkend Road

GL168BZ

Southfield Road

GL168EH

Sunnybank

GL168HU

Hampshire Gardens

GL168HX

The Links

GL168RA

Ruffet Close

GL169SS

High Street

GL169ZZ

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.