Broadwell and Coalway vs Cam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool 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.
| Metric | Broadwell and Coalway | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 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.
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 7,730 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 38.7% |
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