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Area guide · Stroud

Living in Cam

A snapshot of life in Cam, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Cam is a village in Stroud, South West with a population of 7,730. The average house price is £352,228 and the overall crime rate is 49.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cam ranks

Population

7,730

Avg House Price

£352,228

Crime Rate

49.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

269 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,616

Median Age

46.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cam's detached homes (£499,840) command roughly 4.5× the price of a flat (£111,688).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cam prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£238,218 → £352,228).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£499,840	£467,000	39
Semi-Detached	£276,823	£290,000	31
Terraced	£240,813	£256,000	19
Flat	£111,688	£104,000	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cam is 49.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cam: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	4
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cam Everlands Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Cam Woodfield Infant School	Primary	Good
Cam Woodfield Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Cam averages 269 Mbps — 169% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cam homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.7
% Rated C or Above	55.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,417

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,730
Median Age	46.9
Median Household Income	£30,616
Employment Rate	59.8%
Owner Occupied	72.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cam?

The average house price in Cam is £352,228 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cam?

The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat, with an average price of £111,688.

Is Cam a safe place to live?

Cam has a recorded crime rate of 49.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Cam?

Cam has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cam?

Average broadband download speeds in Cam are around 269 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.

How big is Cam?

Cam is a settlement in Stroud with a population of approximately 7,730.

Most compared with

How does Cam stack up against its neighbours?

Bradley Stoke

Cam

House price: £356,214 · £352,228
Crime rate: 72.4 · 49.9
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bream

Cam

House price: £318,897 · £352,228
Crime rate: 48.1 · 49.9
Distance: 9.5 mi

Broadwell and Coalway

Cam

House price: £366,745 · £352,228
Crime rate: 47.8 · 49.9
Distance: 11.9 mi

Brockworth

Cam

House price: £292,155 · £352,228
Crime rate: 46.8 · 49.9
Distance: 13.0 mi

Cam

Chalford

House price: £352,228 · £365,133
Crime rate: 49.9 · 50
Distance: 9.2 mi

Cam

Chepstow

House price: £352,228 · £438,043
Crime rate: 49.9 · 64.2
Distance: 14.0 mi

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