Town comparison
Cam vs Yate
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Yate offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Cam has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cam edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Yate
£314,485
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Yate
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Yate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Yate
406.3
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Yate
72.7
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Yate
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Yate more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,485 versus £352,228 in Cam. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Yate it is a flat at £196,547.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Yate (£196,547 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Cam (49.9 per 1,000) compared to Yate (72.3 per 1,000), a 45% difference. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Yate 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 Yate.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cam | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Yate enjoy 406.3 Mbps on average, while Cam lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 94.6% in Yate. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 78.4% in Yate.
Yate is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (406 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Yate 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 Yate. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Yate.
Yate 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 Yate has 28,352. Median household income is £33,798 in Yate and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 43 in Yate. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 62.2% in Yate.
| Indicator | Cam | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 28,352 |
| 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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