Cinderford vs Lydney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Cinderford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Cinderford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lydney edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cinderford
£269,780
Lydney
£305,620
Crime Rate
Cinderford
48.3
Lydney
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cinderford
50.0%
Lydney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cinderford
375.7
Lydney
357.9
EPC Rating
Cinderford
69.4
Lydney
69.4
Median Income
Cinderford
£31,839
Lydney
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £269,780, Cinderford undercuts Lydney (£305,620) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cinderford is a flat at £196,857, while in Lydney it is a flat at £121,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Cinderford (£196,857 vs £121,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cinderford prices grew faster — 46% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCinderford has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42% lower than Lydney at 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cinderford is violent-crime, while in Lydney 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 3 schools in Cinderford, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lydney, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lydney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cinderford | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cinderford averages 375.7 Mbps – ahead of Lydney's 357.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Cinderford and 91.8% in Lydney. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Cinderford and 65.8% in Lydney.
Cinderford is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (376 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cinderford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Lydney averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Cinderford and £1,397 in Lydney. 59.8% of homes in Cinderford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Lydney.
Cinderford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Cinderford and £31,839 in Lydney. The median age is 47.4 in Cinderford and 47.4 in Lydney. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Cinderford versus 72.6% in Lydney. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Cinderford and 54.7% in Lydney.
| Indicator | Cinderford | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,778 | 9,655 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 28.8% |
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