Bream vs Cam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bream offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Cam
£352,228
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Cam
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Cam
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Cam
269.1
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Cam
68.7
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Cam
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bream more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £318,897 versus £352,228 in Cam. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Cam it is a flat at £111,688.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Cam (£499,840 vs £420,161).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bream (48.1 per 1,000) compared to Cam (49.9 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Bream 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 WestSchool quality favours Bream: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cam.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Bream | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bream enjoy 357.9 Mbps on average, while Cam lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 94.7% in Cam. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 45.8% in Cam.
Bream is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (358 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bream is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Cam's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,417 in Cam. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Cam.
Bream has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bream has a population of 3,117 while Cam has 7,730. Median household income is £31,839 in Bream and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 46.9 in Cam. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 59.8% in Cam.
| Indicator | Bream | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 7,730 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 38.7% |
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