Cam
Stroud 011 · 6 sub-areas · 9,338 residents
Stroud 011, within the Stroud district of the South West, is home to around 9,300 people and sits firmly in owner-occupied territory — nearly three in four households own their home. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £956 a month, noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed, and the area scores well on deprivation metrics compared with most English neighbourhoods.
Cam is a mid-density neighbourhood of Stroud in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cam?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,036 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Cam in Stroud
Living in Cam
This part of Stroud district has a distinctly settled, semi-rural feel. The population skews older than most UK neighbourhoods — over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 age group accounts for nearly a quarter more. That demographic weight shapes everything from the pace of the high street to the tone of the housing market, where the vast majority of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits well below UK norms. A two-bedroom home runs roughly £956 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,170 — both meaningfully cheaper than the national 2-bed median of around £1,200. Rents did rise around 7.5% year-on-year, which is a real squeeze if you're already renting, but the starting point remains affordable by South West standards. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,491 a year, which is worth factoring into your monthly budget.
The tenure mix tells you a lot about who ends up here. Around 74% of households own their home, private renting accounts for fewer than one in ten, and social housing makes up about 14%. That means the private rental pool is small — if you're renting, you're competing for a limited stock, and you'll likely be surrounded by long-term owner-occupiers rather than a transient renter community.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.95 km away — about a 24-minute walk or a short drive. Car dependency is high: around 61% of residents commute by car, and only about 1% use public transport for their journey to work. Working from home is notably common at 30.5%, which fits the older, professional profile of the area. Gigabit broadband covers the entire neighbourhood, so remote working is well supported. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Stroud 011 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, safe by national standards — crime runs at around 52 per 1,000 residents versus the UK average of roughly 80 — and strongly owner-occupied, which gives it a stable, settled feel. It suits older residents, families who own their home, and remote workers well. It's less suited to young renters or those relying on public transport.
- What is the rent in Stroud 011?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £740 a month, a two-bedroom around £956, and a three-bedroom around £1,170. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.5% over the past year, so expect continued upward pressure on the relatively small private rental stock.
- Is Stroud 011 safe?
- Yes, relatively so. The crime rate is around 52 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national figure of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's low deprivation score — in decile 7.5 out of 10, where 10 is least deprived — and high owner-occupation rate both correlate with lower crime.
- What's the commute from Stroud 011 to nearby cities?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 103 minutes away and London around 122 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.95 km away — about a 24-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport; only about 1% commute by public transport, while 61% drive and 30% work from home.
- Who lives in Stroud 011?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 group makes up another 23%. Around 74% own their home. Young renters and under-35s are a small minority. It's a very homogeneous community — around 96% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Stroud 011?
- There are 30 schools within 2 km of typical residents in the area. Around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 10.4 km away. Families prioritising top-rated schools should research individual options carefully before committing.
- Is Stroud 011 good for remote workers?
- It's well set up for it. Gigabit broadband covers the entire neighbourhood, and around 30% of residents already work from home — one of the higher work-from-home rates in the South West. The relative quiet and green surroundings suit home-based work, though the lack of public transport means a car is still necessary for any in-person commitments.