Bromsgrove vs Henley-in-Arden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bromsgrove offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. For families, Bromsgrove edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Crime Rate
Bromsgrove
N/A
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromsgrove
426.2
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
EPC Rating
Bromsgrove
69.8
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Median Income
Bromsgrove
£32,163
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bromsgrove more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £348,264 versus £553,697 in Henley In Arden. The most affordable entry point in Bromsgrove is a flat at £150,710, while in Henley In Arden it is a flat at £288,745.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Henley In Arden (£288,745 vs £150,710).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromsgrove and Henley In Arden at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Bromsgrove: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Henley In Arden.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 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 | Bromsgrove | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bromsgrove enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Henley In Arden lags behind at 393.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bromsgrove and 94.5% in Henley In Arden. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Bromsgrove and 75.5% in Henley In Arden.
Bromsgrove is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (426 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Henley In Arden is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Bromsgrove's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,296 in Bromsgrove and £1,332 in Henley In Arden. 62.6% of homes in Bromsgrove 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 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bromsgrove has a population of 34,759 while Henley In Arden has 3,001. Median household income is £33,781 in Henley In Arden and £32,163 in Bromsgrove. The median age is 47 in Bromsgrove and 45.8 in Henley In Arden. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bromsgrove and 58.9% in Henley In Arden.
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | Henley-in-Arden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,759 | 3,001 |
| Median Age | 47 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,163 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 42.4% |
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