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Henley-in-Arden vs Kenilworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Henley In Arden and Kenilworth at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricHenley-in-ArdenKenilworth
Total Schools37
Primary26
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHenley-in-ArdenKenilworth
Population3,00122,239
Median Age45.842.4
Median Household Income£33,781£33,236.5
Employment Rate58.9%58.1%
Owner Occupied68.1%65.6%
Degree-Level Qualified42.4%36.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Henley In Arden and Kenilworth?
Henley In Arden and Kenilworth are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Henley In Arden or Kenilworth?
Kenilworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £442,917.
Is Henley In Arden or Kenilworth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Henley In Arden or Kenilworth?
Henley In Arden has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Henley In Arden or Kenilworth?
Henley In Arden has faster average broadband at 393.5 Mbps.

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