Town comparison
Cam vs Cinderford
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cinderford wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Cinderford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Cinderford
£269,780
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Cinderford
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Cinderford
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Cinderford
375.7
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Cinderford
69.4
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Cinderford
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £269,780, Cinderford undercuts Cam (£352,228) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Cinderford it is a flat at £196,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Cinderford (£196,857 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Cinderford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 49.9 per 1,000 in Cam. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Cinderford 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Cam, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cinderford, which has 3 schools, the figure is 50%.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cinderford averages 375.7 Mbps – ahead of Cam's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 92.4% in Cinderford. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 71.3% in Cinderford.
Cinderford is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (376 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cinderford, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Cam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,397 in Cinderford. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Cinderford.
Cinderford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Cinderford and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 47.4 in Cinderford. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 54.7% in Cinderford. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Cam versus 72.6% in Cinderford. Cam has a population of 7,730 and Cinderford has 8,778.
| Indicator | Cam | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 8,778 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 28.8% |
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