Bidford-on-Avon vs Henley-in-Arden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bidford On Avon wins on house prices with a 39% gap. For families, Bidford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bidford-on-Avon
£336,936
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Crime Rate
Bidford-on-Avon
N/A
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bidford-on-Avon
100.0%
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bidford-on-Avon
448.6
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
EPC Rating
Bidford-on-Avon
70.4
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Median Income
Bidford-on-Avon
£30,925
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Henley In Arden commands an average of £553,697, compared with £336,936 in Bidford On Avon – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Bidford On Avon is a flat at £149,255, while in Henley In Arden it is a flat at £288,745.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Henley In Arden (£927,167 vs £467,296).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bidford On Avon prices grew faster — 29% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon 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 Bidford On Avon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Henley In Arden. There are 1 schools in Bidford On Avon and 3 in Henley In Arden.
Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Bidford-on-Avon | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.6 Mbps in Bidford On Avon and 393.5 Mbps in Henley In Arden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bidford On Avon and 94.5% in Henley In Arden. Gigabit availability stands at 88% in Bidford On Avon and 75.5% in Henley In Arden.
Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (449 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Henley In Arden, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Bidford On Avon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Bidford On Avon and £1,332 in Henley In Arden. 63.3% of homes in Bidford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Henley In Arden.
Bidford On Avon 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 £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon. The median age is 48 in Bidford On Avon and 45.8 in Henley In Arden. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Bidford On Avon and 58.9% in Henley In Arden. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bidford On Avon versus 68.1% in Henley In Arden. Bidford On Avon has a population of 5,825 and Henley In Arden has 3,001.
| Indicator | Bidford-on-Avon | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,825 | 3,001 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 42.4% |
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