Bream vs Cinderford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Cinderford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Cinderford
£269,780
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Cinderford
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Cinderford
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Cinderford
375.7
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Cinderford
69.4
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Cinderford
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £269,780, Cinderford undercuts Bream (£318,897) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Cinderford it is a flat at £196,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Bream (£420,161 vs £352,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBream has a crime rate of 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Cinderford at 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Cinderford it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 1 schools in Bream, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cinderford, which has 3 schools, the figure is 50%.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cinderford averages 375.7 Mbps – ahead of Bream's 357.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 92.4% in Cinderford. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 71.3% in Cinderford.
Cinderford is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (376 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bream, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Cinderford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,397 in Cinderford. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Cinderford.
Bream has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Bream and £31,839 in Cinderford. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 47.4 in Cinderford. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 54.7% in Cinderford. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Bream versus 72.6% in Cinderford. Bream has a population of 3,117 and Cinderford has 8,778.
| Indicator | Bream | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 8,778 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 28.8% |
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