Henley-in-Arden vs Wellesbourne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Wellesbourne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 58% lower. For families, Henley In Arden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Henley-in-Arden
£553,697
Wellesbourne
£349,532
Crime Rate
Henley-in-Arden
N/A
Wellesbourne
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Henley-in-Arden
100.0%
Wellesbourne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Henley-in-Arden
393.5
Wellesbourne
257.7
EPC Rating
Henley-in-Arden
71.2
Wellesbourne
71.2
Median Income
Henley-in-Arden
£33,781
Wellesbourne
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £349,532, Wellesbourne undercuts Henley In Arden (£553,697) by around 58% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Henley In Arden is a flat at £288,745, while in Wellesbourne it is a flat at £191,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 109% pricier in Henley In Arden (£927,167 vs £443,140).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Henley In Arden prices grew faster — 20% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Henley In Arden and Wellesbourne at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Henley In Arden, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wellesbourne, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Henley-in-Arden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellesbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Henley-in-Arden | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Henley In Arden averages 393.5 Mbps – ahead of Wellesbourne's 257.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Henley In Arden and 92.7% in Wellesbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Henley In Arden and 41.1% in Wellesbourne.
Henley In Arden is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (394 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Henley In Arden leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Wellesbourne averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Henley In Arden and £1,332 in Wellesbourne. 62.8% of homes in Henley In Arden have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Wellesbourne.
Henley In Arden has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Henley In Arden and £33,781 in Wellesbourne. The median age is 45.8 in Henley In Arden and 45.8 in Wellesbourne. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Henley In Arden versus 68.1% in Wellesbourne. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Henley In Arden and 58.9% in Wellesbourne.
| Indicator | Henley-in-Arden | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,001 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,781 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.4% | 42.4% |
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