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Cinderford West

Cinderford West is one of 21 wards in Forest of Dean, home to 4,328 people in 2,025 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £186,000 over the past two years, 32% below the Forest of Dean median. On average 28% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 4% above the Forest of Dean average.

Ward E05012159 · 153 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
4,328residentsCensus 2021
£186kmedian sale price84 sales, 24 months
28%green within 500 mpostcode average
65%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Cinderford West in Forest of DeanPostcodes in Cinderford West highlighted; the rest of Forest of Dean in grey
Map of Forest of Dean with Cinderford West highlighted

People and homes.

4,328 residents in 2,025 households, next to the Forest of Dean average.

16%
aged 15–29
22%
aged 65 and over
57%
owner-occupied homes
19%
privately rented
23%
socially rented
11%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Cinderford West and Forest of Dean.

Cinderford WestForest of Dean
£139k£197k£255k£312k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£139k£197k£255k£312k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Cinderford West with a published hygiene rating.

46rated food businessesin total
98%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Forest of Dean: 98%
1rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)