Cam vs Malmesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cam is about 25% cheaper on average. Malmesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Malmesbury
£472,487
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Malmesbury
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Malmesbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Malmesbury
279.7
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Malmesbury
67.8
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Malmesbury
£30,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cam more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,228 versus £472,487 in Malmesbury. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Malmesbury it is a flat at £217,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Malmesbury (£217,312 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Malmesbury (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Cam (49.9 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Malmesbury 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 Malmesbury.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Malmesbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Malmesbury enjoy 279.7 Mbps on average, while Cam lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 93.3% in Malmesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 48.4% in Malmesbury.
Malmesbury is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (280 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cam is band C (score 68.7), ahead of Malmesbury's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,508 in Malmesbury. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Malmesbury.
Malmesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cam has a population of 7,730 while Malmesbury has 7,184. Median household income is £30,616 in Cam and £30,516.5 in Malmesbury. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 47.2 in Malmesbury. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 59% in Malmesbury.
| Indicator | Cam | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 7,184 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 47.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £30,516.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 37% |
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