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Broadwell and Coalway vs Cinderford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cinderford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broadwell And Coalway edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broadwell and Coalway

£366,745

Cinderford

£269,780

Crime Rate

Broadwell and Coalway

47.8

Cinderford

48.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadwell and Coalway

50.0%

Cinderford

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadwell and Coalway

396.3

Cinderford

375.7

EPC Rating

Broadwell and Coalway

69.8

Cinderford

69.4

Median Income

Broadwell and Coalway

£32,784

Cinderford

£31,839

Property in Broadwell And Coalway commands an average of £366,745, compared with £269,780 in Cinderford – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Cinderford it is a flat at £196,857.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Broadwell And Coalway (£480,754 vs £352,302).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 46%.

Broadwell And Coalway has a crime rate of 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cinderford at 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway 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.

Families may prefer Broadwell And Coalway, where 50% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Cinderford. There are 2 schools in Broadwell And Coalway and 3 in Cinderford.

Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 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.

MetricBroadwell and CoalwayCinderford
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands50%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 396.3 Mbps in Broadwell And Coalway and 375.7 Mbps in Cinderford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 92.4% in Cinderford. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 71.3% in Cinderford.

Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (396 vs 376 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Broadwell And Coalway, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Cinderford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,397 in Cinderford. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Cinderford.

Broadwell And Coalway 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 Broadwell And Coalway and £31,839 in Cinderford. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 47.4 in Cinderford. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 54.7% in Cinderford. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Broadwell And Coalway versus 72.6% in Cinderford. Broadwell And Coalway has a population of 3,304 and Cinderford has 8,778.

IndicatorBroadwell and CoalwayCinderford
Population3,3048,778
Median Age48.147.4
Median Household Income£32,783.5£31,839
Employment Rate54.7%54.7%
Owner Occupied72.2%72.6%
Degree-Level Qualified34.1%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadwell And Coalway and Cinderford?
Broadwell And Coalway and Cinderford are approximately 4.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadwell And Coalway or Cinderford?
Cinderford is cheaper, with an average house price of £269,780.
Is Broadwell And Coalway or Cinderford safer?
Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate at 47.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadwell And Coalway or Cinderford?
Broadwell And Coalway has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 50%.
Which has faster broadband, Broadwell And Coalway or Cinderford?
Broadwell And Coalway has faster average broadband at 396.3 Mbps.

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