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About

Cam West ward covers a residential area on the western edge of Stroud town. The neighbourhood is characterised by streets of semi-detached and terraced housing, many dating from the mid-20th century. The ward includes the local facilities around the Cainscross Road, providing everyday shops and services for residents. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of private and social housing, and is bordered by the A419, a major route into Stroud.

The western boundary is defined by the M5 motorway, which separates the ward from the wider countryside. Within the ward, the open space of Stratford Park lies just to the east, offering recreational space. A notable local landmark is the former Stanley Mill, a large, now converted textile factory that stands as a reminder of the area's industrial past. The topography includes slopes leading down towards the River Frome valley.

Area overview

On average Cam West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cam West is £52,518 per year. There are 2 schools in Cam West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cam West is home to around 4,078 people, with a population density of about 827.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cam West Population
4,078
Population density
827.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.12(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.98(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.66(-28%)
Other crime
4.17(+153%)
Public order
4.17(-36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,887
95.41%
Other White
84
2.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.42%
Irish
15
0.37%
Total population: 4,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,023
30.12%
Level 3 (A level)
609
17.93%
No qualifications
590
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
496
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 3,396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
720
39.56%
Owns with a mortgage
570
31.32%
Social rents from council
262
14.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
169
9.29%
Shared ownership
36
1.98%
Total households: 1,820

Property prices in Cam West

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Cam West area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cam West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cam West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced19£257,000
Semi-Detached30£291,000
Flats8£104,000
Detached35£423,000

10 years median price trend in Cam West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cam West.

All postcodes in Cam West

GL115FH

Otter Way

GL116HP

The Avenue

GL115JB

Cam West

GL119DD

Cam West

GL115LA

High Street

GL115PR

Bowers Lea

GL115UZ

High Furlong

GL115FR

Shunters Close

GL115LS

Knapp Lane

GL115HS

Woodend Lane

GL116HX

Orchard Leaze

GL116HW

Quarry Gardens

GL116LD

Rock Road

GL115EZ

Larkrise

GL115FJ

Blackberry Grove

GL115LT

Knapp Lane

GL115UN

Spark Hill

GL119BE

Cam West

GL115LL

Draycott

GL115LJ

The Hawthorns

GL116JE

Field Lane

GL115DH

Draycott

GL115FN

Eddy Croft

GL116LQ

Phillimore Road

GL116NE

The Close

GL115GS

Ossie Avenue

GL116JJ

Elstub Lane

GL115US

St Bartholomews Close

GL115ND

Old Barn Court

GL115EY

Tythe Court

GL116JD

Westend

GL116BU

Strawberry Field

GL115LX

Nasse Court

GL115ER

Tocknell Court

GL115LW

Draycott Crescent

GL115JZ

High Street

GL119DJ

Cam West

GL116JQ

Elstub Lane

GL115DQ

Draycott Business Park

GL115LD

High Street

GL115FS

Cam Pitch

GL119AH

Cam West

GL116LB

Rock Road

GL116LF

Rock Road

GL116NQ

Severn Road

GL116LU

Hadley Road

GL116HE

Woodfield Road

GL116HS

The Quarry

GL115LU

Nasse Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.