Cam vs Lydney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lydney is about 15% 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
Lydney
£305,620
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Lydney
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Lydney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Lydney
357.9
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Lydney
69.4
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Lydney
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Lydney is £305,620, which is 15% less than Cam at £352,228. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Lydney it is a flat at £121,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Cam (£499,840 vs £394,363).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Cam (49.9 per 1,000) compared to Lydney (68.7 per 1,000), a 38% difference. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Lydney 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 100% in Lydney. Cam has 4 schools in total, while Lydney has 4.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lydney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lydney offers faster average downloads at 357.9 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Cam. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 91.8% in Lydney. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 65.8% in Lydney.
Lydney is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (358 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lydney are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Cam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,397 in Lydney. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Lydney.
Lydney 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 Lydney and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 47.4 in Lydney. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 54.7% in Lydney. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Cam versus 72.6% in Lydney.
| Indicator | Cam | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 9,655 |
| 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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