Town Pop. 8,968

Living in Cinderford: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cinderford scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 59/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Cinderford places 2nd of 6 in the GL14 postcode district. That puts Cinderford in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 379 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 231 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 89 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Public order 68 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 49 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 131 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 64 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 53 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 29 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 58
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
26
5 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good2Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Forest View Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Steam Mills Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Littledean Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • SGS Forest High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • St White's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital5.8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital11.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,044 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
50
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 278 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.7%Student3.1%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.5%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary35.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership68.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Forest of Dean · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Lydney 7.8 mi
Cam and Dursley 9.7 mi
Stonehouse 11 mi
J3 M50 7.5 mi
J3 M50 7.6 mi
J4 M50 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 49
Detached £280,500 20
Semi-detached £230,000 12
Terraced £170,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£158k £208k £259k £308k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Littledean 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Forest of Dean) 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cinderford a nice place to live?

Cinderford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cinderford is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cinderford?

Cinderford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 947 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cinderford?

Among the top-rated schools in Cinderford are Forest View Primary School and Steam Mills Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Cinderford in total.

What are house prices like in Cinderford?

The current median house price in Cinderford is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £280,500, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 49 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cinderford in context

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Postcode districts in Cinderford

GL14 51 ⇄
GL17 47 ⇄

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