Barnt Green vs Henley-in-Arden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Henley In Arden is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Barnt Green commands an average of £705,963, compared with £553,697 in Henley In Arden – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Henley In Arden it is a flat at £288,745.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £454,737).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnt Green prices grew faster — 27% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Henley In Arden at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Barnt Green, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Henley In Arden. There are 2 schools in Barnt Green and 3 in Henley In Arden.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Barnt Green | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.1 Mbps in Barnt Green and 393.5 Mbps in Henley In Arden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 94.5% in Henley In Arden. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 75.5% in Henley In Arden.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (459 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Henley In Arden, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Barnt Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,332 in Henley In Arden. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Henley In Arden.
Henley In Arden has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Henley In Arden and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 45.8 in Henley In Arden. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 58.9% in Henley In Arden. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 68.1% in Henley In Arden. Barnt Green has a population of 3,821 and Henley In Arden has 3,001.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 3,001 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 42.4% |
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