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About

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden is a largely residential ward located on the southern edge of the town of Kenilworth. The area is defined by its green spaces, including Abbey Fields, a large public park with a swimming pool, playgrounds, and sports facilities. The ruins of Kenilworth Abbey, a 12th-century Augustinian monastery, are a central historic feature within this parkland setting. Housing in the ward consists primarily of detached and semi-detached homes, with local shopping parades serving the community.

The ward's name directly references its two key elements: the historic abbey and the ancient Forest of Arden, which once covered this part of Warwickshire. Residential streets are often tree-lined, reflecting this wooded heritage. A specific local landmark is the intact 14th-century barn, known as the Abbey Barn, which stands near the ruins and serves as a tangible link to the site's agricultural past. The area maintains a quiet, settled character centred around its historic core and recreational green spaces.

Area overview

On average Kenilworth Abbey & Arden has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden is £73,454 per year. There are 4 schools in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kenilworth Abbey & Arden is home to around 11,917 people, with a population density of about 133 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden Population
11,917
Population density
133 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.04(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.67(+18%)
Vehicle crime
8.64(+33%)
Other theft
5.37(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,305
78.07%
Other White
604
5.07%
Indian
488
4.09%
Chinese
332
2.79%
African
225
1.89%
Total population: 11,919

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,476
43.25%
Level 3 (A level)
2,898
28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
981
9.48%
No qualifications
807
7.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
5.23%
Total 16+ residents: 10,350

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,920
46.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,353
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
11.57%
Social rents from council
116
2.84%
Other social rented
102
2.5%
Total households: 4,087

Property prices in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

Median price£493,000
Price per sq ft£436
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£376K – £708K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £493,000 (about £436 per square foot) in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,338,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£710,000£462
Semi-Detached26£466,000£404
Terraced16£382,500£500
Flats11£249,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£605,000£169,000£327,500£350,000
2017£590,000£175,000£397,500£400,000
2018£686,250£277,400£360,000£290,500
2019£625,000£265,000£379,975£332,500
2020£632,125£245,500£365,000£345,000
2021£763,000£421,000£389,975£313,530
2022£747,500£193,750£420,000£340,000
2023£625,000£221,250£400,000£437,500
2024£685,000£175,000£400,000£344,000
2025£640,000£194,000£422,500£392,500
2026£697,500£260,000£450,000£350,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336£261£318£362
2017£357£309£340£389
2018£403£344£325£373
2019£377£322£348£396
2020£397£385£388£412
2021£420£365£352£413
2022£443£320£425£385
2023£411£330£411£449
2024£404£301£412£451
2025£431£322£383£491
2026£457£389£444£447
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kenilworth Abbey & Arden in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warwick district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,923

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward.

Local councillors

David John Armstrong

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Kyn Aizlewood

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Richard Hales

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

Is Kenilworth Abbey & Arden safe?

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?

The median sale price in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden is £493,000 (about £436 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden sits around rank 23,344 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?

The average household income in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden is around £73,454 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden is represented by 3 elected councillors: David John Armstrong (Green Party), Kyn Aizlewood (Green Party) and Richard Hales (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

CV81BW

Beehive Hill

B938PS

Bakers Lane

B945QP

Lapworth Street

CV81PN

Cromwell Lane

CV48NW

Hurst Way

CV82JT

Crackley Lane

CV358NA

Pinley

B946QB

Vicarage Road

CV357AR

Shrewley Common

CV81PD

Red Lane

B946JT

Pound Close

B945QY

Catesby Lane

B945RH

Brome Hall Lane

B938PT

Bakers Lane

CV358LP

Lye Green

B945PE

Hole House Lane

CV357AQ

Dirty Lane

CV357PA

Beausale Lane

B946AW

Old Warwick Road

B930BB

Netherwood Lane

CV47DB

Bockendon Road

CV81BD

Cobbs Road

CV81AG

Amherst Road

CV357BE

High Cross Lane

CV358XQ

Pinley Road

CV81AZ

Clinton Lane

B946BA

Old Warwick Road

B946EW

Chessetts Wood Road

CV81TN

Green Leek Lane

CV81RR

Fieldgate Lawn

B946LW

Station Lane

B945NX

Church Lane

B955EL

Rookery Lane

CV81LY

High Street

CV82JY

Hollis Lane

CV81AR

Hammonds Terrace

B945PA

Tapster Lane

CV357HG

Haseley Court

CV357AT

Hockley Road

CV357JG

Mousley End

CV357JD

Case Lane

CV82JU

Cryfield Grange Road

CV357HU

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

CV81BS

Pears Close

B946JF

Station Lane

B946LQ

Canalside

CV357HH

Station Road

CV357LE

Station Road

B955HN

Narrow Lane

B945QS

Lapworth Street

CV81NG

Castle Road

CV357HY

Throckmorton Close

CV81AW

Avenue Road

CV357NT

Barracks Lane

B946PP

Aylesbury Road

CV357DA

Queens Drive

CV357BU

Old Warwick Road

CV81DF

De Montfort Road

CV47EU

Scarman Road

B946HY

Mill Lane

CV82FH

Abbotsford Mews

B946HU

Mill Lane

CV358ND

Manor Lane

CV48NT

Cromwell Close

CV81QB

Hob Lane

CV357DL

Finwood Road

CV357PB

Kites Nest Lane

CV81PB

Red Lane

B955SA

Irelands Lane

CV357NZ

Follet Close

B946EX

Chapel Lane

CV81PH

Hodgetts Lane

B955HH

Mill Lane

B946LH

Old Warwick Road

CV357AD

Old Warwick Road

CV81BG

Woodcote Avenue

CV357HW

Haseley Grange

CV81NF

Castle Grove

CV47SH

Scarman Road

CV357AH

Beech Close

CV357BD

Back Lane

CV357LX

Birmingham Road

CV81QF

Red Lane

B946LN

Old Warwick Road

B955EU

Bushwood Lane

CV81TL

Oak Tree Close

CV358XH

Station Road

CV81AB

Malthouse Lane

B955HA

Bushwood Lane

CV81AN

Fernhill Close

CV357ET

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

CV81NB

Castle Hill

B955ER

Rookery Lane

B930BY

Warwick Road

B938PW

Bakers Lane

CV81AU

Clinton Avenue

CV81TR

Hawthorn Drive

CV81LD

Monmouth Close

B955HB

Henley Road

B946LS

Meadow Lane