Town Pop. 2,796

Living in Henley-in-Arden: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Henley-in-Arden comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 89/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the B95 postcode district scores higher. Henley-in-Arden leads all 3.

Against the wider B95 district average of 43/100, that is 11 points above. On broadband specifically, Henley-in-Arden sits 49 points above the B95 district figure of 40/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: B95 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 71 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Littleworth 19 crimes
  2. 2 Rose Avenue 13 crimes
  3. 3 Whitley Road 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Henley In Arden SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Venture AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital7.9 mi
Solihull Hospital8.2 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre11.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity995 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired36%Student3.3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Stratford-on-Avon · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Henley-in-Arden 0.2 mi
Wootton Wawen 1.7 mi
Danzey 3 mi
J16 M40 3.2 mi
J3A M42 4.3 mi
J3A M42 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £386,000 28
Terraced £352,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£164k £327k £495k £659k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wootton Wawen 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ullenhall 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Claverdon 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lapworth 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bearley 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tanworth-in-Arden 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Warwick) 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Shrewley 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hockley Heath 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Alne 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mappleborough Green 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Aspley Heath 44 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Henley-in-Arden a nice place to live?

Henley-in-Arden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Henley-in-Arden is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Henley-in-Arden?

Henley-in-Arden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 223 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Henley-in-Arden?

Among the top-rated schools in Henley-in-Arden are Henley In Arden School, Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Henley-in-Arden in total.

What are house prices like in Henley-in-Arden?

The current median house price in Henley-in-Arden is £386,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £352,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Henley-in-Arden

B95 43 ⇄

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