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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
67
Deprivation level
7/10
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
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

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 113 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)

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
Detached40£379,250
Flats9£132,000
Semi-Detached38£242,750
Terraced26£191,000

10 years median price trend in Coleford

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

All postcodes in Coleford

GL168HQ

Cinderhill

GL168NB

Whitecliff

GL168RZ

Wetheral Close

GL168FD

Copper Beech Close

GL168DD

Marine Gardens

GL168PR

Tufthorn Avenue

GL167LH

Station Road

GL167LP

Coleford

GL168AZ

Grove Crescent

GL168AX

Park Road

GL168BE

Lord's Hill

GL168DY

Albert Road

GL168HW

High Nash

GL167RA

Wynols Road

GL167RU

Birch Park

GL168EZ

Inwood Drive

GL168NS

Staunton Road

GL168PJ

Stepbridge Road

GL168QQ

Lower Lane

GL168QS

Scowles Road

GL167HJ

Holcot Road

GL167JZ

Forsdene Walk

GL168EA

Staunton Road

GL168SH

Old Station Way

GL167HS

Edenwall

GL168DB

Prospect Close

GL167JP

Prosper Lane

GL167SF

Ridgeway Avenue

GL168FA

Bank Close

GL168SD

Royal Gardens

GL167HZ

Bayberry Place

GL167LG

Ellwood Road

GL167RZ

Holcot Close

GL168HG

High Street

GL168QF

The Gorse

GL169TH

High Street

GL167JL

The Purples

GL168AQ

Market Place

GL168DJ

Angelfield

GL167FH

Barrow Drive

GL167HH

Holcot Road

GL167JY

Coleford

GL167QA

Coleford

GL167RS

Wynols Road

GL167SE

Broominghold Court

GL168ET

Cadora Way

GL168FJ

St Hilaire Avenue

GL168PU

Tufthorn Close

GL167HT

Palmers Flat

GL167LW

Palmers Glade

GL168HJ

Cinderhill

GL168HE

High Street

GL168PP

Tufthorn Avenue

GL169SQ

High Street

GL167JE

Queensway

GL167JH

Old Road

GL168AS

Sparrow Hill

GL168ER

Byrons Meadow

GL168HF

High Street

GL168PF

Greenways Drive

GL169TB

High Street

GL167LD

Station Road

GL167SG

Boundary Nook

GL168BD

Lords Hill

GL168EX

Blakes Way

GL167HE

Holcot Road

GL167PX

The Paddocks

GL168AA

Market Place

GL168HT

Hampshire Place

GL168PX

Tufthorn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.