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Bradley Stoke vs Cam

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Cam wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Cam has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bradley Stoke

£356,214

Cam

£352,228

Crime Rate

Bradley Stoke

72.4

Cam

49.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bradley Stoke

100.0%

Cam

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bradley Stoke

358.3

Cam

269.1

EPC Rating

Bradley Stoke

72.7

Cam

68.7

Median Income

Bradley Stoke

£33,798

Cam

£30,616

At £352,228, Cam undercuts Bradley Stoke (£356,214) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Cam it is a flat at £111,688.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Bradley Stoke (£191,519 vs £111,688).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 36%.

Residents of Cam experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.9 per 1,000 versus 72.4 per 1,000 in Bradley Stoke. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Cam it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 8 schools in Bradley Stoke, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cam, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cam School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBradley StokeCam
Total Schools84
Primary74
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bradley Stoke averages 358.3 Mbps – ahead of Cam's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 94.7% in Cam. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 45.8% in Cam.

Bradley Stoke is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (358 vs 269 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bradley Stoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Cam averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,417 in Cam. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Cam.

Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 46.9 in Cam. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 72.7% in Cam. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 59.8% in Cam.

IndicatorBradley StokeCam
Population25,1947,730
Median Age4346.9
Median Household Income£33,798£30,616
Employment Rate62.2%59.8%
Owner Occupied72.4%72.7%
Degree-Level Qualified33%38.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradley Stoke and Cam?
Bradley Stoke and Cam are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradley Stoke or Cam?
Cam is cheaper, with an average house price of £352,228.
Is Bradley Stoke or Cam safer?
Cam has the lower crime rate at 49.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradley Stoke or Cam?
Bradley Stoke has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bradley Stoke or Cam?
Bradley Stoke has faster average broadband at 358.3 Mbps.

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