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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

GL167HW

Edenwall

GL168RN

Roman Way

GL167PX

The Paddocks

GL167JW

Prosper Lane

GL168HS

Mushet Place

GL168DL

Bowens Hill Road

GL168RS

Kings Meade

GL167HN

Edenwall

GL167RZ

Holcot Close

GL168HP

Rock Lane

GL168PU

Tufthorn Close

GL168HL

Cinder Hill

GL168EL

Sunnybank

GL168EB

Owen Gardens

GL168QH

Grove Road

GL169TF

High Street

GL167LG

Ellwood Road

GL168SF

Battle Close

GL168DX

Victoria Gardens

GL167RU

Birch Park

GL168DH

Bowens Hill

GL168AX

Park Road

GL167RP

Holcot Close

GL168RP

Fairways Avenue

GL167LH

Station Road

GL169TE

High Street

GL168RQ

Nash Way

GL167LL

Station Road

GL168DN

Boxbush Road

GL168FB

Bank Close

GL168AP

St John Street

GL169SJ

High Street

GL167RS

Wynols Road

GL168HF

High Street

GL168NS

Staunton Road

GL167FH

Barrow Drive

GL167HH

Holcot Road

GL168DF

Poolway Place

GL167HE

Holcot Road

GL168TR

The Tram Road

GL168FE

Vicarage Gardens

GL168EY

Caudwell Close

GL168RH

Railway Drive

GL167JH

Old Road

GL167LF

Wood Edge Road

GL168HW

High Nash

GL168EW

Meads Close

GL167SD

Colliers Leaze

GL168AB

Farriers Court

GL168DA

Parkside

GL168HG

High Street

GL168AJ

Newland Street

GL169TH

High Street

GL168EA

Staunton Road

GL168RT

Lords Gate

GL169SP

High Street

GL167ST

Starling Way

GL167JA

New Road

GL168HQ

Cinderhill

GL168AW

Market Place

GL168EX

Blakes Way

GL168EZ

Inwood Drive

GL168DQ

Poolway Court

GL168EF

The Crescent

GL168DY

Albert Road

GL169TJ

High Street

GL169SA

High Street

GL169SL

High Street

GL168FG

Coleford

GL168QQ

Lower Lane

Data Sources

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