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Henley-in-Arden vs Royal Leamington Spa

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 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)

Families 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.

MetricHenley-in-ArdenRoyal Leamington Spa
Total Schools315
Primary213
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHenley-in-ArdenRoyal Leamington Spa
Population3,00151,321
Median Age45.843.2
Median Household Income£33,781£35,986
Employment Rate58.9%59%
Owner Occupied68.1%65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified42.4%45.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Henley In Arden and Royal Leamington Spa?
Henley In Arden and Royal Leamington Spa are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Henley In Arden or Royal Leamington Spa?
Royal Leamington Spa is cheaper, with an average house price of £462,592.
Is Henley In Arden or Royal Leamington Spa safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Henley In Arden or Royal Leamington Spa?
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 Royal Leamington Spa?
Royal Leamington Spa has faster average broadband at 429.4 Mbps.

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