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Balsall Common vs Henley-in-Arden

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Henley In Arden at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricBalsall CommonHenley-in-Arden
Total Schools23
Primary12
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBalsall CommonHenley-in-Arden
Population7,0943,001
Median Age4345.8
Median Household Income£32,055.2£33,781
Employment Rate58.1%58.9%
Owner Occupied67.1%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30%42.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Balsall Common and Henley In Arden?
Balsall Common and Henley In Arden are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Henley In Arden?
Balsall Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £482,990.
Is Balsall Common or Henley In Arden safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Henley In Arden?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Henley In Arden?
Henley In Arden has faster average broadband at 393.5 Mbps.

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