Cinderford vs Innsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cinderford offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Cinderford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cinderford
£269,780
Innsworth
£355,587
Crime Rate
Cinderford
48.3
Innsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cinderford
50.0%
Innsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cinderford
375.7
Innsworth
447.1
EPC Rating
Cinderford
69.4
Innsworth
71
Median Income
Cinderford
£31,839
Innsworth
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cinderford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £269,780 versus £355,587 in Innsworth. The most affordable entry point in Cinderford is a flat at £196,857, while in Innsworth it is a terraced at £304,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Innsworth (£304,164 vs £208,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Cinderford (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Innsworth (76.8 per 1,000), a 59% difference. The most common crime category in Cinderford is violent-crime, while in Innsworth 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 WestSchool quality favours Innsworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Cinderford.
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cinderford | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Innsworth enjoy 447.1 Mbps on average, while Cinderford lags behind at 375.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Cinderford and 91.6% in Innsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Cinderford and 88.6% in Innsworth.
Innsworth is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (447 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Innsworth is band C (score 71), ahead of Cinderford's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Cinderford and £1,169 in Innsworth. 59.8% of homes in Cinderford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Innsworth.
Innsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cinderford has a population of 8,778 while Innsworth has 9,456. Median household income is £31,839 in Cinderford and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 47.4 in Cinderford and 44.6 in Innsworth. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Cinderford and 60.4% in Innsworth.
| Indicator | Cinderford | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,778 | 9,456 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 34% |
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