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Bidford-on-Avon vs Henley-in-Arden

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 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)

Families 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.

MetricBidford-on-AvonHenley-in-Arden
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBidford-on-AvonHenley-in-Arden
Population5,8253,001
Median Age4845.8
Median Household Income£30,924.5£33,781
Employment Rate58.1%58.9%
Owner Occupied70.4%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified36.2%42.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bidford On Avon and Henley In Arden?
Bidford On Avon and Henley In Arden are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bidford On Avon or Henley In Arden?
Bidford On Avon is cheaper, with an average house price of £336,936.
Is Bidford On Avon or Henley In Arden safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bidford On Avon or Henley In Arden?
Bidford On Avon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bidford On Avon or Henley In Arden?
Bidford On Avon has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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