Bream vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coleford (forest Of Dean) offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£284,151
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
396.3
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
69.8
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Coleford (forest Of Dean) is £284,151, which is 12% less than Bream at £318,897. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Coleford (forest Of Dean) it is a flat at £129,568.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Bream (£420,161 vs £383,960).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.1 offences per 1,000 people, Bream is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Coleford (forest Of Dean)'s 48.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Coleford (forest Of Dean) 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 WestBream has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Bream has 1 schools in total, while Coleford (forest Of Dean) has 1.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coleford (Forest of Dean) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coleford (forest Of Dean) offers faster average downloads at 396.3 Mbps, compared to 357.9 Mbps in Bream. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 97.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 75.6% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Coleford (forest Of Dean) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (396 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coleford (forest Of Dean) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Bream. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,394 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Coleford (forest Of Dean) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and £31,839 in Bream. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 48.1 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 54.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Bream versus 72.2% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
| Indicator | Bream | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 5,023 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 34.1% |
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