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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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £225,500 in Coleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£385,000£3,115
Flats13£132,000£2,491
Semi-Detached28£218,000£3,153
Terraced18£187,250£2,977

10 years median price trend in Coleford

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

All postcodes in Coleford

GL168BP

Wynolls Hill Lane

GL168AH

Newland Street

GL169ST

High Street

GL168EJ

South Road

GL169SB

High Street

GL167HF

Crown Meadow

GL167LD

Station Road

GL168PX

Tufthorn Road

GL168AR

St John Street

GL167LT

Lower Palmers Flat

GL168BH

Gloucester Road

GL168EE

Crescent Close

GL167PR

Clover Close

GL168BZ

Southfield Road

GL169ZZ

High Street

GL167JQ

Wynols Hill

GL167HG

Coalway Road

GL168RZ

Wetheral Close

GL168RA

Ruffet Close

GL167JX

Highfield Place

GL168BL

Gloucester Road

GL168HE

High Street

GL169TB

High Street

GL168AY

Coombs Road

GL168AQ

Market Place

GL168NB

Whitecliff

GL168HH

Bessemer Close

GL169SU

High Street

GL168QP

Crossways

GL168PY

Tufthorn Road

GL168ER

Byrons Meadow

GL168QU

Grove Road

GL168RF

Grove Road

GL169SZ

High Street

GL167PU

Primrose Drive

GL168HZ

Domby Close

GL167JF

Queensway

GL168BG

Lords Hill

GL168DB

Prospect Close

GL167JJ

Old Road

GL168SH

Old Station Way

GL168HN

High Nash

GL167HX

Parkend Road

GL168DJ

Angelfield

GL167QA

Coleford

GL167JL

The Purples

GL167JE

Queensway

GL169SD

High Street

GL168EU

Bircham Drive

GL168SD

Royal Gardens

GL169SG

High Street

GL167HJ

Holcot Road

GL167FG

Harpers Close

GL168BE

Lord's Hill

GL167JY

Coleford

GL168NE

Bridge Road

GL167LP

Coleford

GL169SY

High Street

GL167QN

Lower Lane

GL168QA

Lambsquay Road

GL167LQ

Ellwood Road

GL168RU

Sylvan Close

GL168QS

Scowles Road

GL169SS

High Street

GL168ED

Buchanan Avenue

GL169SE

High Street

GL168NA

Newland Street

GL168PP

Tufthorn Avenue

GL167HT

Palmers Flat

GL168DG

Poolway Rise

GL167JB

Wynols Hill

GL168BB

Springfield Close

GL168HA

High Street

GL168BW

Gloucester Road

GL167LW

Palmers Glade

GL167SR

Knavin Court

GL168HR

Fairfield Close

GL168EN

Oakfields

GL168BA

Bank Street

GL168AL

Newland Street

GL167HR

Locks Row

GL168BQ

Coleford

GL168RD

Cupola Close

GL168AZ

Grove Crescent

GL167QD

Mile End Road

GL168HX

The Links

GL168QG

Coleford

GL169SH

High Street

GL168AE

Market Place

GL168AT

Sparrow Hill

GL168AU

Orchard Road

GL168SA

Lawdley Road

GL168RE

Crucible Close

GL167PY

Bluebell Close

GL167JS

Parkend Walk

GL168DS

Victoria Road

GL168ND

Coleford

GL168BU

Sarnedge Road

GL168PF

Greenways Drive

GL168AA

Market Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.