Churchdown vs Cinderford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Cinderford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Churchdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Churchdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Churchdown
£365,700
Cinderford
£269,780
Crime Rate
Churchdown
46.7
Cinderford
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Churchdown
100.0%
Cinderford
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Churchdown
447.1
Cinderford
375.7
EPC Rating
Churchdown
71
Cinderford
69.4
Median Income
Churchdown
£30,032
Cinderford
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Churchdown commands an average of £365,700, compared with £269,780 in Cinderford – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Churchdown is a flat at £147,432, while in Cinderford it is a flat at £196,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Churchdown (£475,071 vs £352,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestChurchdown has a crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Cinderford at 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Churchdown 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 Churchdown, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Cinderford. There are 4 schools in Churchdown and 3 in Cinderford.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 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 | Churchdown | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Churchdown and 375.7 Mbps in Cinderford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Churchdown and 92.4% in Cinderford. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Churchdown and 71.3% in Cinderford.
Churchdown is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (447 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Churchdown, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Cinderford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Churchdown and £1,397 in Cinderford. 63.2% of homes in Churchdown have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Cinderford.
Churchdown 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 Churchdown. The median age is 44.6 in Churchdown and 47.4 in Cinderford. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Churchdown and 54.7% in Cinderford. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Churchdown versus 72.6% in Cinderford. Churchdown has a population of 4,024 and Cinderford has 8,778.
| Indicator | Churchdown | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,024 | 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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