Birmingham vs Henley-in-Arden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birmingham is about 52% cheaper on average. For families, Henley In Arden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Birmingham is £266,208, which is 52% less than Henley In Arden at £553,697. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Henley In Arden it is a flat at £288,745.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 52% pricier in Henley In Arden (£927,167 vs £448,411).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birmingham prices grew faster — 25% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Birmingham and Henley In Arden at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsHenley In Arden has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.9% in Birmingham. Birmingham has 378 schools in total, while Henley In Arden has 3.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) 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 | Birmingham | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 3 |
| Primary | 287 | 2 |
| Secondary | 91 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birmingham offers faster average downloads at 476.4 Mbps, compared to 393.5 Mbps in Henley In Arden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 94.5% in Henley In Arden. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 75.5% in Henley In Arden.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (476 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Henley In Arden are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Birmingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,332 in Henley In Arden. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham 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 Birmingham. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 45.8 in Henley In Arden. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 58.9% in Henley In Arden. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Birmingham versus 68.1% in Henley In Arden.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 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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