Cam vs Innsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cam wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Cam has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Innsworth
£355,587
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Innsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Innsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Innsworth
447.1
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Innsworth
71
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Innsworth
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £352,228, Cam undercuts Innsworth (£355,587) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Innsworth it is a terraced at £304,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Innsworth (£304,164 vs £240,813).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Cam experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.9 per 1,000 versus 76.8 per 1,000 in Innsworth. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Innsworth 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 Innsworth, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Innsworth averages 447.1 Mbps – ahead of Cam's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 91.6% in Innsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 88.6% in Innsworth.
Innsworth is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (447 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Innsworth, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Cam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,169 in Innsworth. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Innsworth.
Innsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,616 in Cam and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 44.6 in Innsworth. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 60.4% in Innsworth. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Cam versus 69.1% in Innsworth. Cam has a population of 7,730 and Innsworth has 9,456.
| Indicator | Cam | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 9,456 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 34% |
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