Brockworth vs Cam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brockworth offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Cam
£352,228
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Cam
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Cam
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Cam
269.1
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Cam
68.7
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Cam
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Brockworth is £292,155, which is 17% less than Cam at £352,228. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Cam it is a flat at £111,688.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Brockworth (£146,550 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Brockworth (46.8 per 1,000) compared to Cam (49.9 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Brockworth 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 WestBrockworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cam. Brockworth has 4 schools in total, while Cam has 4.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Brockworth | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brockworth offers faster average downloads at 447.1 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Cam. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 94.7% in Cam. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 45.8% in Cam.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (447 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brockworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Cam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,417 in Cam. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Cam.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,616 in Cam and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 46.9 in Cam. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 59.8% in Cam. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 72.7% in Cam.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 7,730 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 38.7% |
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