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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£300,500
Price per sq ft£331
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £390K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £300,500 (about £331 per square foot) in Cam West area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cam West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£417,500£337
Semi-Detached27£280,000£342
Terraced18£261,000£322
Flats5£103,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cam West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cam West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,500£112,475£185,000£196,000
2017£350,000£101,000£243,401£177,000
2018£316,500£88,250£238,750£172,500
2019£320,000£75,000£240,000£183,500
2020£353,900£87,000£231,750£163,000
2021£395,000£156,500£267,500£235,000
2022£435,000£109,975£282,575£242,000
2023£432,500£89,000£340,000£249,500
2024£445,000£140,000£292,500£225,000
2025£425,000£104,000£285,000£256,500
2026£421,500£270,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cam West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cam West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£173£309£230
2017£259£152£247£266
2018£263£163£265£279
2019£248£141£278£265
2020£292£154£257£270
2021£307£278£294£280
2022£329£230£328£354
2023£329£156£330£293
2024£332£213£350£341
2025£333£188£340£294
2026£368£335£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cam West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.