Coleford (Forest of Dean) vs Monmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coleford (forest Of Dean) is about 26% cheaper on average. Coleford (forest Of Dean) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£284,151
Monmouth
£385,385
Crime Rate
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
48.2
Monmouth
100.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
100.0%
Monmouth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
396.3
Monmouth
289.7
EPC Rating
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
69.8
Monmouth
69.2
Median Income
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£32,784
Monmouth
£31,373
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Coleford (forest Of Dean) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £284,151 versus £385,385 in Monmouth. The most affordable entry point in Coleford (forest Of Dean) is a flat at £129,568, while in Monmouth it is a flat at £164,526.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Monmouth (£486,483 vs £383,960).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleford (forest Of Dean) prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Coleford (forest Of Dean) (48.2 per 1,000) compared to Monmouth (100.8 per 1,000), a 109% difference. The most common crime category in Coleford (forest Of Dean) 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 Coleford (forest Of Dean) and Monmouth. Coleford (forest Of Dean) has 1 schools and Monmouth has 0 schools.
Coleford (Forest of Dean) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Monmouth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coleford (Forest of Dean) | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coleford (forest Of Dean) enjoy 396.3 Mbps on average, while Monmouth lags behind at 289.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 84.3% in Monmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 52.3% in Monmouth.
Coleford (forest Of Dean) is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (396 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coleford (forest Of Dean) is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Monmouth's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and £1,405 in Monmouth. 61.4% of homes in Coleford (forest Of Dean) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Monmouth.
Coleford (forest Of Dean) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coleford (forest Of Dean) has a population of 5,023 while Monmouth has 10,330. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and £31,373.3 in Monmouth. The median age is 48.1 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 48.2 in Monmouth. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and 55.2% in Monmouth.
| Indicator | Coleford (Forest of Dean) | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,023 | 10,330 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £31,373.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 33.6% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Coleford (forest Of Dean) and Monmouth?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Coleford (forest Of Dean) or Monmouth?
Is Coleford (forest Of Dean) or Monmouth safer?
Which has better schools, Coleford (forest Of Dean) or Monmouth?
Which has faster broadband, Coleford (forest Of Dean) or Monmouth?
Keep exploring
Related comparisons
Compare Coleford (Forest of Dean) with other towns
- Bream vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
- Cam vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
- Chepstow vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
- Cinderford vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
- Coleford (Forest of Dean) vs Dursley
- Coleford (Forest of Dean) vs Lydney
- Coleford (Forest of Dean) vs Newent
- Coleford (Forest of Dean) vs Quedgeley and Hardwicke
- Coleford (Forest of Dean) vs Ross-on-Wye