Town comparison
Cam vs Chalford
Which is better to live in? 9.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Cam is about 4% cheaper on average. Cam has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Chalford
£365,133
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Chalford
50.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Chalford
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Chalford
271.6
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Chalford
67.6
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Chalford
£31,220
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cam is £352,228, which is 4% less than Chalford at £365,133. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Chalford it is a flat at £164,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Chalford (£164,500 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chalford prices grew faster — 51% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Cam (49.9 per 1,000) compared to Chalford (50 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Chalford 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 WestCam has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Chalford. Cam has 4 schools in total, while Chalford has 4.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chalford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Chalford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chalford offers faster average downloads at 271.6 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Cam. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 94.7% in Chalford. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 46.4% in Chalford.
Chalford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (272 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cam are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.7 (band C) versus 67.6 (band C) in Chalford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,568 in Chalford. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.6% in Chalford.
Cam has more energy-efficient housing — 55.7% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,220 in Chalford and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 47.9 in Chalford. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 58.8% in Chalford. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Cam versus 68.9% in Chalford.
| Indicator | Cam | Chalford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 6,665 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £31,220 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 39.2% |
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