Cam vs Thornbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cam offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Cam has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Thornbury
£370,208
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Thornbury
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Thornbury
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Thornbury
365.3
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Thornbury
72.7
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Thornbury
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cam more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,228 versus £370,208 in Thornbury. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Thornbury it is a flat at £201,225.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Thornbury (£201,225 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cam is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Thornbury's 72.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Thornbury 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 83.3% in Thornbury.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thornbury School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Thornbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Thornbury enjoy 365.3 Mbps on average, while Cam lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 94.9% in Thornbury. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 68.7% in Thornbury.
Thornbury is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (365 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Thornbury is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Cam's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,091 in Thornbury. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Thornbury.
Thornbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cam has a population of 7,730 while Thornbury has 14,008. Median household income is £33,798 in Thornbury and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 43 in Thornbury. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 62.2% in Thornbury.
| Indicator | Cam | Thornbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 14,008 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 33% |
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