Henley-in-Arden vs Kenilworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kenilworth wins on house prices with a 25% gap. For families, Henley In Arden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Kenilworth
£442,917
Crime Rate
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Kenilworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Kenilworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
Kenilworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Kenilworth
71
Median Income
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
Kenilworth
£33,237
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Henley In Arden commands an average of £553,697, compared with £442,917 in Kenilworth – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Henley In Arden is a flat at £288,745, while in Kenilworth it is a flat at £217,509.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Henley In Arden (£927,167 vs £624,602).
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 Henley In Arden and Kenilworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Henley In Arden, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Kenilworth. There are 3 schools in Henley In Arden and 7 in Kenilworth.
Henley-in-Arden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Henley-in-Arden | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 393.5 Mbps in Henley In Arden and 357.4 Mbps in Kenilworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Henley In Arden and 95.1% in Kenilworth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Henley In Arden and 66% in Kenilworth.
Henley In Arden is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (394 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Henley In Arden leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Kenilworth averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Henley In Arden and £1,122 in Kenilworth. 62.8% of homes in Henley In Arden 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 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Henley In Arden and £33,236.5 in Kenilworth. The median age is 45.8 in Henley In Arden and 42.4 in Kenilworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Henley In Arden versus 65.6% in Kenilworth. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Henley In Arden and 58.1% in Kenilworth.
| Indicator | Henley-in-Arden | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,001 | 22,239 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,781 | £33,236.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.4% | 36.5% |
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