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Henley-in-Arden vs Wellesbourne

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Henley In Arden and Wellesbourne at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricHenley-in-ArdenWellesbourne
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHenley-in-ArdenWellesbourne
Population3,0017,015
Median Age45.845.8
Median Household Income£33,781£33,781
Employment Rate58.9%58.9%
Owner Occupied68.1%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified42.4%42.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Henley In Arden and Wellesbourne?
Henley In Arden and Wellesbourne are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Henley In Arden or Wellesbourne?
Wellesbourne is cheaper, with an average house price of £349,532.
Is Henley In Arden or Wellesbourne safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Henley In Arden or Wellesbourne?
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 Wellesbourne?
Henley In Arden has faster average broadband at 393.5 Mbps.

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