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Broadwell and Coalway vs Cam

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Cam offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broadwell and Coalway

£366,745

Cam

£352,228

Crime Rate

Broadwell and Coalway

47.8

Cam

49.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadwell and Coalway

50.0%

Cam

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadwell and Coalway

396.3

Cam

269.1

EPC Rating

Broadwell and Coalway

69.8

Cam

68.7

Median Income

Broadwell and Coalway

£32,784

Cam

£30,616

Buyers will find Cam more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,228 versus £366,745 in Broadwell And Coalway. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Cam it is a flat at £111,688.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Cam (£240,813 vs £193,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 48%.

Crime is lower in Broadwell And Coalway (47.8 per 1,000) compared to Cam (49.9 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway 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.

School quality favours Cam: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Broadwell And Coalway.

Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 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.

MetricBroadwell and CoalwayCam
Total Schools24
Primary24
Secondary00
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Broadwell And Coalway enjoy 396.3 Mbps on average, while Cam lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 94.7% in Cam. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 45.8% in Cam.

Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (396 vs 269 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Broadwell And Coalway is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Cam's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,417 in Cam. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Cam.

Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Broadwell And Coalway has a population of 3,304 while Cam has 7,730. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 46.9 in Cam. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 59.8% in Cam.

IndicatorBroadwell and CoalwayCam
Population3,3047,730
Median Age48.146.9
Median Household Income£32,783.5£30,616
Employment Rate54.7%59.8%
Owner Occupied72.2%72.7%
Degree-Level Qualified34.1%38.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadwell And Coalway and Cam?
Broadwell And Coalway and Cam are approximately 11.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadwell And Coalway or Cam?
Cam is cheaper, with an average house price of £352,228.
Is Broadwell And Coalway or Cam safer?
Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate at 47.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadwell And Coalway or Cam?
Cam has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broadwell And Coalway or Cam?
Broadwell And Coalway has faster average broadband at 396.3 Mbps.

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