Broadwell and Coalway vs Cinderford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBroadwell 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies 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.
| Metric | Broadwell and Coalway | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 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.
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 8,778 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 28.8% |
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