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Area guide · South Oxfordshire

Living in Henley-on-Thames

A snapshot of life in Henley-on-Thames, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Henley-on-Thames is a village in South Oxfordshire, South East with a population of 11,786. The average house price is £938,538 and the overall crime rate is 40.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Henley-on-Thames ranks

Population

11,786

Avg House Price

£938,538

Crime Rate

40.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

349 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£37,843.2

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Henley On Thames's detached homes (£1,321,607) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£510,098).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Henley On Thames prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£843,350 → £938,538).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£1,321,607£1,170,000101
Semi-Detached£704,261£625,00071
Terraced£652,275£560,00071
Flat£510,098£380,00048

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Henley-on-Thames is 40.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Henley On Thames: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Badgemore Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Gillotts SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-ThamesPrimaryGood
Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Valley Road SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Henley On Thames averages 349 Mbps — 249% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Henley On Thames homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71
% Rated C or Above65.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,261

Demographics & Economy

Population11,786
Median Age43.5
Median Household Income£37,843.2
Employment Rate62.4%
Owner Occupied70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified44%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Henley On Thames?
The average house price in Henley On Thames is £938,538 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Henley On Thames?
The most affordable entry point in Henley On Thames is a flat, with an average price of £510,098.
Is Henley On Thames a safe place to live?
Henley On Thames has a recorded crime rate of 40.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Henley On Thames?
Henley On Thames has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Henley On Thames?
Average broadband download speeds in Henley On Thames are around 349 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.7% of premises.
How big is Henley On Thames?
Henley On Thames is a settlement in South Oxfordshire with a population of approximately 11,786.

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