Dickens Heath vs Kenilworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Dickens Heath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 43% lower. For families, Dickens Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dickens Heath
£254,465
Kenilworth
£442,917
Crime Rate
Dickens Heath
78.6
Kenilworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dickens Heath
100.0%
Kenilworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dickens Heath
462
Kenilworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Dickens Heath
69.8
Kenilworth
71
Median Income
Dickens Heath
£33,940
Kenilworth
£33,237
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £254,465, Dickens Heath undercuts Kenilworth (£442,917) by around 43% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dickens Heath is a flat at £208,841, while in Kenilworth it is a flat at £217,509.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Kenilworth (£624,602 vs £519,825).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kenilworth prices grew faster — 34% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Dickens Heath and Kenilworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Dickens Heath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kenilworth, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Dickens Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kenilworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dickens Heath | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dickens Heath averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Kenilworth's 357.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Dickens Heath and 95.1% in Kenilworth. Gigabit availability stands at 91.4% in Dickens Heath and 66% in Kenilworth.
Dickens Heath is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (462 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kenilworth, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Dickens Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Dickens Heath and £1,122 in Kenilworth. 61.4% of homes in Dickens Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Kenilworth.
Kenilworth has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,939.5 in Dickens Heath and £33,236.5 in Kenilworth. The median age is 45.6 in Dickens Heath and 42.4 in Kenilworth. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Dickens Heath and 58.1% in Kenilworth. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Dickens Heath versus 65.6% in Kenilworth. Dickens Heath has a population of 4,797 and Kenilworth has 22,239.
| Indicator | Dickens Heath | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,797 | 22,239 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,939.5 | £33,236.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 36.5% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Dickens Heath and Kenilworth?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Dickens Heath or Kenilworth?
Is Dickens Heath or Kenilworth safer?
Which has better schools, Dickens Heath or Kenilworth?
Which has faster broadband, Dickens Heath or Kenilworth?
Keep exploring