Burghfield Common vs Henley-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBurghfield 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.
| Metric | Burghfield Common | Henley-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burghfield Common | Henley-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,216 | 11,786 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,850.6 | £37,843.2 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 62.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 44% |
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