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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Coleford Population

7,731

Population density

805.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.99(+12%)

Anti-social behaviour

24.32(+61%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.28(+27%)

Public order

6.47(-2%)

Other theft

4.92(-13%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,488

96.87%

Other White

1.14%

Chinese

0.27%

Other Asian

0.25%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.22%

Total population: 7,730

Economics

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

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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Coleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£379,250	£227,375	£297,996	£422,600	£520,250
Flats	9	£132,000	£76,200	£89,000	£165,000	£174,000
Semi-Detached	39	£240,500	£178,000	£207,500	£274,000	£315,300
Terraced	27	£190,000	£144,400	£169,250	£228,500	£255,000

10 years median price trend in Coleford

All postcodes in Coleford

GL169SS

High Street

GL169ZZ

High Street

GL169TJ

High Street

GL167HW

Edenwall

GL167HX

Parkend Road

GL168BZ

Southfield Road

GL168HX

The Links

GL169ST

High Street

GL168BX

Bells Place

GL168AT

Sparrow Hill

GL168PY

Tufthorn Road

GL168DZ

Albert Road

GL168HS

Mushet Place

GL168RE

Crucible Close

GL169SB

High Street

GL169SR

High Street

GL167HR

Locks Row

GL167HU

Palmers Flat

GL167JG

Edinburgh Place

GL167JS

Parkend Walk

GL168RL

Copley Drive

GL169SL

High Street

GL167JW

Prosper Lane

GL167LT

Lower Palmers Flat

GL167QN

Lower Lane

GL167SQ

Powells Close

GL168AE

Market Place

GL168AU

Orchard Road

GL168DE

Pike Road

GL168DH

Bowens Hill

GL168FL

Tufthorn Avenue

GL168HL

Cinder Hill

GL168HP

Rock Lane

GL169SJ

High Street

GL169SW

High Street

GL167FG

Harpers Close

GL167JN

Old Road

GL168AW

Market Place

GL168RH

Railway Drive

GL167LA

Edenwall Road

GL168AH

Newland Street

GL168BA

Bank Street

GL168EJ

South Road

GL168EQ

Buchanan Avenue

GL168PT

Tufthorn Avenue

GL168QE

The Gorse

GL167LJ

Station Road

GL167LQ

Ellwood Road

GL168AP

St John Street

GL168DW

Staunton Road

GL168EB

Owen Gardens

GL168FE

Vicarage Gardens

GL168QB

Perrygrove Road

GL169SE

High Street

GL167FL

Coleford

GL167SL

Trenchard Drive

GL168BP

Wynolls Hill Lane

GL168EP

Lark Rise

GL168RJ

Fairways Avenue

GL168BS

The Crescent

GL168DS

Victoria Road

GL168RT

Lords Gate

GL167LE

Ellwood Road

GL167PR

Clover Close

GL167QB

Union Road

GL168AL

Newland Street

GL168AY

Coombs Road

GL168JB

Perrygrove Road

GL168EL

Sunnybank

GL168QP

Crossways

GL168RN

Roman Way

GL167JR

Parkend Walk

GL167RP

Holcot Close

GL167RT

School Close

GL168RU

Sylvan Close

GL168TR

The Tram Road

GL167HF

Crown Meadow

GL167JQ

Wynols Hill

GL168AN

Newland Street

GL168EU

Bircham Drive

GL168FG

Coleford

GL167JA

New Road

GL167JX

Highfield Place

GL168AR

St John Street

GL168BJ

Lords Hill

GL168EF

The Crescent

GL168EW

Meads Close

GL167HL

Coalway Road

GL168DA

Parkside

GL168DR

Victoria Road

GL167LR

Parkend Road

GL168HN

High Nash

GL168QU

Grove Road

GL168RP

Fairways Avenue

GL167HG

Coalway Road

GL167HN

Edenwall

GL167RL

Crabtree Meadow

GL168HA

High Street

GL168DG

Poolway Rise

GL168GA

Astridge Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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