Astwood Bank vs Henley-in-Arden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Astwood Bank is about 31% cheaper on average. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Astwood Bank more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £384,767 versus £553,697 in Henley In Arden. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Henley In Arden it is a flat at £288,745.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Henley In Arden (£288,745 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astwood Bank prices grew faster — 28% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Henley In Arden at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Astwood Bank: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Henley In Arden.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Henley-in-Arden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Henley In Arden enjoy 393.5 Mbps on average, while Astwood Bank lags behind at 222.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 94.5% in Henley In Arden. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 75.5% in Henley In Arden.
Henley In Arden is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (394 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Henley In Arden is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Astwood Bank's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,332 in Henley In Arden. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Henley In Arden.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astwood Bank has a population of 3,248 while Henley In Arden has 3,001. Median household income is £33,781 in Henley In Arden and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 45.8 in Henley In Arden. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 58.9% in Henley In Arden.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 3,001 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 42.4% |
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