Bradley Stoke vs Cam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 7,730 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 38.7% |
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