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Burghfield Common vs Henley-on-Thames

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Burghfield Common is about 42% cheaper on average. Henley On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burghfield Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burghfield Common

£541,242

Henley-on-Thames

£938,538

Crime Rate

Burghfield Common

56.0

Henley-on-Thames

40.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burghfield Common

100.0%

Henley-on-Thames

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burghfield Common

398.9

Henley-on-Thames

349

EPC Rating

Burghfield Common

71.5

Henley-on-Thames

71

Median Income

Burghfield Common

£37,851

Henley-on-Thames

£37,843

The average house price in Burghfield Common is £541,242, which is 42% less than Henley On Thames at £938,538. The most affordable entry point in Burghfield Common is a flat at £171,720, while in Henley On Thames it is a flat at £510,098.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Henley On Thames (£510,098 vs £171,720).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burghfield Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 11%.

Crime is lower in Henley On Thames (40.6 per 1,000) compared to Burghfield Common (56 per 1,000), a 38% difference. The most common crime category in Burghfield Common 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.

Burghfield Common has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Henley On Thames. Burghfield Common has 3 schools in total, while Henley On Thames has 5.

Burghfield Common School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 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.

MetricBurghfield CommonHenley-on-Thames
Total Schools35
Primary24
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Burghfield Common offers faster average downloads at 398.9 Mbps, compared to 349.0 Mbps in Henley On Thames. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Burghfield Common and 93.7% in Henley On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Burghfield Common and 64.6% in Henley On Thames.

Burghfield Common is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (399 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Burghfield Common are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Henley On Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Burghfield Common and £1,261 in Henley On Thames. 67.5% of homes in Burghfield Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.5% in Henley On Thames.

Burghfield Common has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common and £37,843.2 in Henley On Thames. The median age is 42.1 in Burghfield Common and 43.5 in Henley On Thames. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Burghfield Common and 62.4% in Henley On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Burghfield Common versus 70.6% in Henley On Thames.

IndicatorBurghfield CommonHenley-on-Thames
Population6,21611,786
Median Age42.143.5
Median Household Income£37,850.6£37,843.2
Employment Rate63.4%62.4%
Owner Occupied66.9%70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified40%44%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burghfield Common and Henley On Thames?
Burghfield Common and Henley On Thames are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burghfield Common or Henley On Thames?
Burghfield Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £541,242.
Is Burghfield Common or Henley On Thames safer?
Henley On Thames has the lower crime rate at 40.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burghfield Common or Henley On Thames?
Burghfield Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burghfield Common or Henley On Thames?
Burghfield Common has faster average broadband at 398.9 Mbps.

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