Cam vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coleford (forest Of Dean) offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Coleford (forest Of Dean) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£284,151
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
396.3
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
69.8
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Coleford (forest Of Dean) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £284,151 versus £352,228 in Cam. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Coleford (forest Of Dean) it is a flat at £129,568.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Cam (£499,840 vs £383,960).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.2 offences per 1,000 people, Coleford (forest Of Dean) is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Cam's 49.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Coleford (forest Of Dean) 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 100% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coleford (Forest of Dean) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coleford (forest Of Dean) enjoy 396.3 Mbps on average, while Cam lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 97.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 75.6% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Coleford (forest Of Dean) 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 Coleford (forest Of Dean) is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Cam's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,394 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Coleford (forest Of Dean) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cam has a population of 7,730 while Coleford (forest Of Dean) has 5,023. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Coleford (forest Of Dean) and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 48.1 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 54.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
| Indicator | Cam | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 5,023 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 34.1% |
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