Cinderford vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cinderford wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Cinderford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cinderford
£269,780
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£428,574
Crime Rate
Cinderford
48.3
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cinderford
50.0%
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cinderford
375.7
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
337
EPC Rating
Cinderford
69.4
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
68.7
Median Income
Cinderford
£31,839
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley commands an average of £428,574, compared with £269,780 in Cinderford – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Cinderford is a flat at £196,857, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley it is a flat at £157,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley (£411,667 vs £208,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley prices grew faster — 48% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Cinderford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 49.9 per 1,000 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. The most common crime category in Cinderford is violent-crime, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley 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 Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Cinderford. There are 3 schools in Cinderford and 2 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cinderford | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.7 Mbps in Cinderford and 337.0 Mbps in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Cinderford and 97.9% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Cinderford and 61.5% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
Cinderford is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (376 vs 337 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cinderford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Cinderford and £1,417 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. 59.8% of homes in Cinderford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
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 Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. The median age is 47.4 in Cinderford and 46.9 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Cinderford versus 72.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Cinderford and 59.8% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
| Indicator | Cinderford | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,778 | 3,584 |
| 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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