Cinderford vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cinderford is about 23% cheaper on average. Cinderford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dursley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cinderford
£269,780
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Cinderford
48.3
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cinderford
50.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cinderford
375.7
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Cinderford
69.4
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Cinderford
£31,839
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cinderford is £269,780, which is 23% less than Dursley at £350,701. The most affordable entry point in Cinderford is a flat at £196,857, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Dursley (£505,696 vs £352,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cinderford prices grew faster — 46% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cinderford is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Dursley's 49.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cinderford is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 WestDursley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Cinderford. Cinderford has 3 schools in total, while Dursley has 2.
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cinderford | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cinderford offers faster average downloads at 375.7 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Dursley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Cinderford and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Cinderford and 45.8% in Dursley.
Cinderford is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (376 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cinderford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Cinderford and £1,417 in Dursley. 59.8% of homes in Cinderford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Cinderford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Cinderford and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 47.4 in Cinderford and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Cinderford and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Cinderford versus 72.7% in Dursley.
| Indicator | Cinderford | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,778 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 38.7% |
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