Coleford (Forest of Dean) vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coleford (forest Of Dean) wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Coleford (forest Of Dean) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coleford (forest Of Dean) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£284,151
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
48.2
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
100.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
396.3
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
69.8
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£32,784
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Dursley commands an average of £350,701, compared with £284,151 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Coleford (forest Of Dean) is a flat at £129,568, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Dursley (£505,696 vs £383,960).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dursley prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Coleford (forest Of Dean) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.2 per 1,000 versus 49.5 per 1,000 in Dursley. The most common crime category in Coleford (forest Of Dean) 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 WestFamilies may prefer Coleford (forest Of Dean), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Dursley. There are 1 schools in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 2 in Dursley.
Coleford (Forest of Dean) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Coleford (Forest of Dean) | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 396.3 Mbps in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 269.1 Mbps in Dursley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 45.8% in Dursley.
Coleford (forest Of Dean) is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (396 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coleford (forest Of Dean), scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and £1,417 in Dursley. 61.4% of homes in Coleford (forest Of Dean) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Coleford (forest Of Dean) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 48.1 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Coleford (forest Of Dean) versus 72.7% in Dursley. Coleford (forest Of Dean) has a population of 5,023 and Dursley has 7,935.
| Indicator | Coleford (Forest of Dean) | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,023 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 38.7% |
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