Hollywood vs Kenilworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hollywood is about 8% cheaper on average. For families, Hollywood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hollywood
£406,560
Kenilworth
£442,917
Crime Rate
Hollywood
N/A
Kenilworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hollywood
100.0%
Kenilworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hollywood
394.8
Kenilworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Hollywood
69.9
Kenilworth
71
Median Income
Hollywood
£31,525
Kenilworth
£33,237
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Hollywood is £406,560, which is 8% less than Kenilworth at £442,917. The most affordable entry point in Hollywood is a terraced at £304,179, while in Kenilworth it is a flat at £217,509.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Kenilworth (£624,602 vs £473,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hollywood prices grew faster — 48% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Hollywood and Kenilworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsHollywood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kenilworth. Hollywood has 2 schools in total, while Kenilworth has 7.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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.
| Metric | Hollywood | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hollywood offers faster average downloads at 394.8 Mbps, compared to 357.4 Mbps in Kenilworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Hollywood and 95.1% in Kenilworth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Hollywood and 66% in Kenilworth.
Hollywood is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (395 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kenilworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Hollywood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,272 in Hollywood and £1,122 in Kenilworth. 61.7% of homes in Hollywood 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 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,236.5 in Kenilworth and £31,525 in Hollywood. The median age is 44.2 in Hollywood and 42.4 in Kenilworth. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Hollywood and 58.1% in Kenilworth. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Hollywood versus 65.6% in Kenilworth.
| Indicator | Hollywood | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,599 | 22,239 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,525 | £33,236.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.3% | 36.5% |
Location
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