Brockworth vs Cinderford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cinderford wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Cinderford
£269,780
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Cinderford
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Cinderford
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Cinderford
375.7
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Cinderford
69.4
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Cinderford
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £269,780, Cinderford undercuts Brockworth (£292,155) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Cinderford it is a flat at £196,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Brockworth (£263,698 vs £208,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cinderford prices grew faster — 46% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Brockworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.8 per 1,000 versus 48.3 per 1,000 in Cinderford. The most common crime category in Brockworth 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 4 schools in Brockworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cinderford, which has 3 schools, the figure is 50%.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Brockworth | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brockworth averages 447.1 Mbps – ahead of Cinderford's 375.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 92.4% in Cinderford. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 71.3% in Cinderford.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (447 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brockworth, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Cinderford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,397 in Cinderford. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Cinderford.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Cinderford and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 47.4 in Cinderford. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 54.7% in Cinderford. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 72.6% in Cinderford. Brockworth has a population of 12,007 and Cinderford has 8,778.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 8,778 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 28.8% |
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