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Binfield vs Henley-on-Thames

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Binfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Henley On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Binfield

£546,490

Henley-on-Thames

£938,538

Crime Rate

Binfield

52.8

Henley-on-Thames

40.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Binfield

100.0%

Henley-on-Thames

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Binfield

460.8

Henley-on-Thames

349

EPC Rating

Binfield

71.9

Henley-on-Thames

71

Median Income

Binfield

£37,982

Henley-on-Thames

£37,843

At £546,490, Binfield undercuts Henley On Thames (£938,538) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Henley On Thames it is a flat at £510,098.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Henley On Thames (£510,098 vs £272,857).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 11%.

Henley On Thames has a crime rate of 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30% lower than Binfield at 52.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Henley On Thames it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Binfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Henley On Thames, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Binfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Henley-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBinfieldHenley-on-Thames
Total Schools25
Primary14
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Binfield averages 460.8 Mbps – ahead of Henley On Thames's 349.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 93.7% in Henley On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 64.6% in Henley On Thames.

Binfield is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (461 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Binfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Henley On Thames averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,261 in Henley On Thames. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.5% in Henley On Thames.

Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £37,843.2 in Henley On Thames. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 43.5 in Henley On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 70.6% in Henley On Thames. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 62.4% in Henley On Thames.

IndicatorBinfieldHenley-on-Thames
Population4,85111,786
Median Age42.243.5
Median Household Income£37,982.3£37,843.2
Employment Rate63.9%62.4%
Owner Occupied69.7%70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified42.3%44%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Binfield and Henley On Thames?
Binfield and Henley On Thames are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Binfield or Henley On Thames?
Binfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £546,490.
Is Binfield or Henley On Thames safer?
Henley On Thames has the lower crime rate at 40.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Binfield or Henley On Thames?
Binfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Binfield or Henley On Thames?
Binfield has faster average broadband at 460.8 Mbps.

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