Broadwell and Coalway vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coleford (forest Of Dean) is about 29% cheaper on average. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coleford (forest Of Dean) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadwell and Coalway
£366,745
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£284,151
Crime Rate
Broadwell and Coalway
47.8
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadwell and Coalway
50.0%
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broadwell and Coalway
396.3
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
396.3
EPC Rating
Broadwell and Coalway
69.8
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
69.8
Median Income
Broadwell and Coalway
£32,784
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 29% less than Broadwell And Coalway at £366,745. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Coleford (forest Of Dean) it is a flat at £129,568.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Broadwell And Coalway (£480,754 vs £383,960).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Broadwell And Coalway (47.8 per 1,000) compared to Coleford (forest Of Dean) (48.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway 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 WestColeford (forest Of Dean) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Broadwell And Coalway. Broadwell And Coalway has 2 schools in total, while Coleford (forest Of Dean) has 1.
Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 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 | Broadwell and Coalway | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadwell And Coalway offers faster average downloads at 396.3 Mbps, compared to 396.3 Mbps in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 97.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 75.6% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (396 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broadwell And Coalway are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,394 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £32,783.5 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 48.1 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 54.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Broadwell And Coalway versus 72.2% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 5,023 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 34.1% |
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