Kenilworth vs Royal Leamington Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kenilworth offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. For families, Kenilworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kenilworth
£442,917
Royal Leamington Spa
£462,592
Crime Rate
Kenilworth
N/A
Royal Leamington Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kenilworth
100.0%
Royal Leamington Spa
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Kenilworth
357.4
Royal Leamington Spa
429.4
EPC Rating
Kenilworth
71
Royal Leamington Spa
71.7
Median Income
Kenilworth
£33,237
Royal Leamington Spa
£35,986
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Kenilworth is £442,917, which is 4% less than Royal Leamington Spa at £462,592. The most affordable entry point in Kenilworth is a flat at £217,509, while in Royal Leamington Spa it is a flat at £215,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Kenilworth (£404,205 vs £354,956).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kenilworth prices grew faster — 34% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Kenilworth and Royal Leamington Spa at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsKenilworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Kenilworth has 7 schools in total, while Royal Leamington Spa has 15.
Kenilworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 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 | Kenilworth | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 15 |
| Primary | 6 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Royal Leamington Spa offers faster average downloads at 429.4 Mbps, compared to 357.4 Mbps in Kenilworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Kenilworth and 99.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Kenilworth and 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Royal Leamington Spa is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (429 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Royal Leamington Spa are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Kenilworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,122 in Kenilworth and £1,212 in Royal Leamington Spa. 64.1% of homes in Kenilworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Kenilworth has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £33,236.5 in Kenilworth. The median age is 42.4 in Kenilworth and 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Kenilworth and 59% in Royal Leamington Spa. Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Kenilworth versus 65.4% in Royal Leamington Spa.
| Indicator | Kenilworth | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,239 | 51,321 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,236.5 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.5% | 45.2% |
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