Town comparison
Cam vs Gloucester
Which is better to live in? 12.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Gloucester is about 11% 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
Gloucester
£317,651
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Gloucester
108.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Gloucester
90.6%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Gloucester
450.2
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Gloucester
69.8
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Gloucester
£30,480
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Gloucester is £317,651, which is 11% less than Cam at £352,228. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Gloucester it is a flat at £137,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Gloucester (£137,083 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Cam (49.9 per 1,000) compared to Gloucester (108.8 per 1,000), a 118% difference. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Gloucester 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 90.6% in Gloucester. Cam has 4 schools in total, while Gloucester has 36.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 36 |
| Primary | 4 | 28 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gloucester offers faster average downloads at 450.2 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Cam. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 97.9% in Gloucester. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 88.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (450 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gloucester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Cam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,307 in Gloucester. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester has more energy-efficient housing — 60.3% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,616 in Cam and £30,480 in Gloucester. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 45.7 in Gloucester. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 59.8% in Gloucester. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Cam versus 68.1% in Gloucester.
| Indicator | Cam | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 118,562 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £30,480 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 35.5% |
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