Cam vs Chipping Sodbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cam is about 10% 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
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cam is £352,228, which is 10% less than Chipping Sodbury at £391,430. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Chipping Sodbury it is a flat at £262,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Chipping Sodbury (£262,250 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cam is the safer of the two – 44% lower than Chipping Sodbury's 72.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Chipping Sodbury 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 100% in Chipping Sodbury. Cam has 4 schools in total, while Chipping Sodbury has 3.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chipping Sodbury offers faster average downloads at 406.3 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Cam. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 94.6% in Chipping Sodbury. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
Chipping Sodbury is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (406 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chipping Sodbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Cam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
Chipping Sodbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 43 in Chipping Sodbury. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Cam versus 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
| Indicator | Cam | Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 8,026 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 33% |
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