Town Pop. 7,721

Living in Cam: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cam is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Cam most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Cam places 2nd of 5 in the GL11 postcode district.

Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Cam in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GL11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 209 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 99 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 29 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 104 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Echo Lane 32 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 29 crimes
  3. 3 Millbank 28 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
34
7 schools in area · 9 within 4km
5Good2Ungraded
  • Cam Hopton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cam Woodfield Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Cam Woodfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rednock SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Slimbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cam Everlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Peak AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital11.7 mi
Southmead Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,608 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
77
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 225 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.7%Student2.7%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Stroud · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Cam and Dursley 1.3 mi
Stonehouse 4.9 mi
Stroud 7.1 mi
J13 M5 4.2 mi
J13 M5 4.8 mi
J14 M5 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £316,500 80
Detached £400,000 35
Semi-detached £300,000 26
Terraced £257,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£245k £322k £403k £480k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 0.9 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Slimbridge 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Uley 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Berkeley 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wotton-under-Edge 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cam a nice place to live?

Cam is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cam is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cam?

Cam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 509 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cam?

Among the top-rated schools in Cam are Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School, Cam Woodfield Infant School and Cam Woodfield Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Cam in total.

What are house prices like in Cam?

The current median house price in Cam is £316,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £300,000, terraced £257,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 80 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cam in context

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Postcode districts in Cam

GL11 55 ⇄

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