Cam vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Dursley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Dursley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Cam commands an average of £352,228, compared with £350,701 in Dursley – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Dursley (£156,444 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestDursley has a crime rate of 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cam at 49.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 WestFamilies may prefer Cam, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Dursley. There are 4 schools in Cam and 2 in Dursley.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 269.1 Mbps in Cam and 269.1 Mbps in Dursley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 45.8% in Dursley.
Cam is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (269 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cam leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.7 (C), while Dursley averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,417 in Dursley. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Cam has more energy-efficient housing — 55.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,616 in Cam and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 46.9 in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Cam versus 72.7% in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 59.8% in Dursley.
| Indicator | Cam | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 38.7% |
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