Balsall Common vs Henley-in-Arden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Balsall Common wins on house prices with a 13% gap. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balsall Common
£482,990
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Crime Rate
Balsall Common
78.8
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balsall Common
100.0%
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balsall Common
338.4
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
EPC Rating
Balsall Common
71
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Median Income
Balsall Common
£32,055
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £482,990, Balsall Common undercuts Henley In Arden (£553,697) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Henley In Arden it is a flat at £288,745.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Henley In Arden (£288,745 vs £188,223).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balsall Common prices grew faster — 24% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Henley In Arden at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Balsall Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Henley In Arden, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Balsall Common 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 | Balsall Common | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Henley In Arden averages 393.5 Mbps – ahead of Balsall Common's 338.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 94.5% in Henley In Arden. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 75.5% in Henley In Arden.
Henley In Arden is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (394 vs 338 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Henley In Arden, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Balsall Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,332 in Henley In Arden. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Henley In Arden.
Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Henley In Arden and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 45.8 in Henley In Arden. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 58.9% in Henley In Arden. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 68.1% in Henley In Arden. Balsall Common has a population of 7,094 and Henley In Arden has 3,001.
| Indicator | Balsall Common | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,094 | 3,001 |
| Median Age | 43 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,055.2 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 42.4% |
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