Kenilworth vs Warwick: which place suits you better?
Compare Kenilworth and Warwick on housing costs, school performance, rail access, green space and historic town character.
Kenilworth place profile · Warwick place profile
Key differences between Kenilworth and Warwick
- Typical sold price
- Kenilworth: £410k · Warwick: £312k · £98k difference
- School performance
- Kenilworth: Strong · Warwick: Typical
Living in Kenilworth vs Warwick: at a glance
Warwick is less expensive overall, with a typical sold price of £312k compared with £410k in Kenilworth. School performance is rated strong in Kenilworth and typical in Warwick, and both places have rail access. Kenilworth combines an historic Old Town with extensive green spaces, while Warwick’s centre is focused on Market Place and its long-established market-town layout.
Local character and setting
Kenilworth
Kenilworth’s Old Town contains numerous listed buildings along High Street. The town also has a strong network of green spaces, including Kenilworth Common, Crackley Woods, Kenilworth Greenway and Parliament Piece.
Wider setting: Kenilworth is home to Kenilworth Abbey, a scheduled monument.
Sources: Kenilworth - Warwick District Council. · Kenilworth – Visit Warwickshire · Historic EnglandWarwick
Warwick’s Market Place forms the heart of the town centre, surrounded by shops, pubs and restaurants and reflecting its long market-town history.
Sources: Warwick town centreWhich place may suit your priorities?
Kenilworth
- strong school performance
- Historic Old Town and extensive green spaces
Warwick
- Lower typical house prices
- Market Place at the heart of the town centre
House prices in Kenilworth and Warwick
| Measure | Kenilworth | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sold price £98k difference | £410k · 1,260 sales | £312k · 1,539 sales |
| Detached homes £47k difference | £585k · 412 sales | £538k · 335 sales |
| Semi-detached homes £48k difference | £383k · 410 sales | £335k · 385 sales |
| Terraced homes £10k difference | £305k · 240 sales | £295k · 469 sales |
| Flats £15k difference | £180k · 198 sales | £165k · 350 sales |
Commuting from Kenilworth and Warwick
| Measure | Kenilworth | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| National Rail access | Kenilworth | Warwick Parkway, Warwick |
Schools in Kenilworth and Warwick
| Measure | Kenilworth | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| School quality | Strong school performance | Typical school performance |
| Primary schools 3 vs 6 in the local count | 3 rated schools included for this area | 6 rated schools included for this area |
| These counts cover rated schools linked to the local area used by Homestead. Nearby schools may also serve the area, and the figures do not represent catchments or admissions. | ||
| Secondary schools 1 vs 2 in the local count | 1 rated school included for this area | 2 rated schools included for this area |
Everyday life and green space
| Measure | Kenilworth | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Kenilworth Market | Local markets · Saturday Market |
The trade-off between Kenilworth and Warwick
Warwick is less expensive, while Kenilworth has strong school performance and a particularly strong green-space offer around its historic Old Town. Both have rail access; the local-character contrast is between Kenilworth’s greener Old Town setting and Warwick’s more traditional Market Place centre.