Henley-in-Arden vs Royal Leamington Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Royal Leamington Spa wins on house prices with a 20% gap. For families, Henley In Arden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Royal Leamington Spa
£462,592
Crime Rate
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Royal Leamington Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Royal Leamington Spa
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
Royal Leamington Spa
429.4
EPC Rating
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Royal Leamington Spa
71.7
Median Income
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
Royal Leamington Spa
£35,986
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Henley In Arden commands an average of £553,697, compared with £462,592 in Royal Leamington Spa – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Henley In Arden is a flat at £288,745, while in Royal Leamington Spa it is a flat at £215,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 61% pricier in Henley In Arden (£927,167 vs £577,047).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Royal Leamington Spa prices grew faster — 23% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Henley In Arden and Royal Leamington Spa 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 92.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. There are 3 schools in Henley In Arden and 15 in Royal Leamington Spa.
Henley-in-Arden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royal Leamington Spa School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Henley-in-Arden | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 15 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.4 Mbps in Royal Leamington Spa and 393.5 Mbps in Henley In Arden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Henley In Arden and 99.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Henley In Arden and 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Royal Leamington Spa is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (429 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Royal Leamington Spa leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Henley In Arden averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Henley In Arden and £1,212 in Royal Leamington Spa. 62.8% of homes in Henley In Arden have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Royal Leamington Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £33,781 in Henley In Arden. The median age is 45.8 in Henley In Arden and 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Henley In Arden versus 65.4% in Royal Leamington Spa. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Henley In Arden and 59% in Royal Leamington Spa.
| Indicator | Henley-in-Arden | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,001 | 51,321 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,781 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.4% | 45.2% |
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