Cinderford vs Monmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Cinderford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Cinderford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cinderford
£269,780
Monmouth
£385,385
Crime Rate
Cinderford
48.3
Monmouth
100.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cinderford
50.0%
Monmouth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cinderford
375.7
Monmouth
289.7
EPC Rating
Cinderford
69.4
Monmouth
69.2
Median Income
Cinderford
£31,839
Monmouth
£31,373
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Monmouth commands an average of £385,385, compared with £269,780 in Cinderford – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Cinderford is a flat at £196,857, while in Monmouth it is a flat at £164,526.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Monmouth (£486,483 vs £352,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cinderford prices grew faster — 46% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCinderford has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 109% lower than Monmouth at 100.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cinderford is violent-crime, while in Monmouth 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 data is not fully available for both Cinderford and Monmouth. Cinderford has 3 schools and Monmouth has 0 schools.
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Monmouth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cinderford | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.7 Mbps in Cinderford and 289.7 Mbps in Monmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Cinderford and 84.3% in Monmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Cinderford and 52.3% in Monmouth.
Cinderford is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (376 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cinderford, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Monmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Cinderford and £1,405 in Monmouth. 59.8% of homes in Cinderford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Monmouth.
Cinderford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Cinderford and £31,373.3 in Monmouth. The median age is 47.4 in Cinderford and 48.2 in Monmouth. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Cinderford and 55.2% in Monmouth. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Cinderford versus 70.3% in Monmouth. Cinderford has a population of 8,778 and Monmouth has 10,330.
| Indicator | Cinderford | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,778 | 10,330 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £31,373.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 33.6% |
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