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Coleford, United Kingdom
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Coleford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,371. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Coleford
Coleford is a market town in the west of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, two miles (3 km) east of the Welsh border and close to the Wye Valley. It is the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean district. The combined population of the town's two electoral wards at the 2011 census was 8,359. The population of the town's parish was 9,273 in the 2021 Census. The parish includes the village of Baker's Hill.
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| Population | 10,371 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7954°, -2.6135° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.2 inches (1,047 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,754 |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
About Coleford
Coleford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,371. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet (184 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Coleford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Coleford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,754 |
| 28% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,754 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 944 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $371,606 |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,344 |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Housing Units | 4,148 |
Property Tax
Climate in Coleford
Coleford has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 904 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 346.6 sq mi (897.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7954°N, 2.6135°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Coleford has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Total Area | 346.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 58.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
Schools in Coleford
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acres High School | — | — | — | — |
| Coalway Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Berry Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coalway Community Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| St John's C of E Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Coleford
46 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vibe Central Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM | classical baroque, classical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Like Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Crystal Love Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Coleford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgage Hall | ||||
| Butcher Row House Museum | ||||
| Caldicot Castle Museum | ||||
| Castle House | ||||
| Chepstow Museum | ||||
| Clearwell Caves | ||||
| Coleford Great Western Railway Museum | ||||
| Coleford Great Western Railway Museum | ||||
| Dean Forest Railway Museum | ||||
| Dean Heritage Museum | ||||
| Edward Jenner Museum | ||||
| Ledbury Heritage Centre | ||||
| Littledean Jail | ||||
| Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum | ||||
| Scott House Museum | ||||
| Shire Hall Museum | ||||
| Thornbury and District Museum | ||||
| Tintern Old Station | ||||
| Tintern Old Station Car Park | ||||
| Violette Szabo Museum |
Libraries in Coleford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berkeley Books | 0.0 | |||||
| Bream Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caldicot Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Chepstow Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Cinderford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coleford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Monmouth Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Newent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newnham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornbury Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Coleford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury Car boot sale area | |||||
| Newhall Farm Shop |
Hotels in Coleford
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Coleford
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Coleford
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Coleford
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Coleford
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Coleford
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Coleford
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Coleford
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Coleford
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Coleford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House | ||||
| Clays Press Cider | ||||
| Hive Mind / Wye Valley Meadery | ||||
| Little Dewchurch Brewing Co | ||||
| Ross On Wye Cider & Perry Co | ||||
| Woofy's Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Coleford
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Coleford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Coleford
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Coleford Post Office | |
| Redbrook Village Stores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Coleford
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| All Saints, Staunton | |
| Christ Church | |
| Coleford Baptist Church | |
| Mount of Olives | |
| St John's (temporary) | |
| St Margaret Mary | |
| St Peter | |
| The Church of the Good Shepherd |
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What is the population of Coleford?
Coleford has a population of 10,371 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 346.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Coleford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,754, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $371,606 (32% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Coleford?
Coleford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Coleford?
Coleford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,034. There are 944 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Coleford?
The median home value in Coleford is $371,606. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,344. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.
How are the schools in Coleford?
28.8% of adults in Coleford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Coleford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Coleford is 2.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.5% of residents have a disability.