Binfield vs Henley-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHenley 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Binfield | Henley-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Binfield | Henley-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 11,786 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £37,843.2 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 62.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 44% |
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