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Bishop's Waltham vs Netley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bishop's Waltham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 84% lower. Netley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishop's Waltham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bishop's Waltham

£343,737

Netley

£2,192,500

Crime Rate

Bishop's Waltham

55.2

Netley

54.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bishop's Waltham

100.0%

Netley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bishop's Waltham

272.6

Netley

404.9

EPC Rating

Bishop's Waltham

73.2

Netley

72.6

Median Income

Bishop's Waltham

£35,092

Netley

£34,313

At £343,737, Bishop's Waltham undercuts Netley (£2,192,500) by around 84% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Waltham is a flat at £178,721, while in Netley it is a detached at £755,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Netley (£755,000 vs £463,439).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 6 years, Netley prices grew faster — 437% vs 4%.

Netley has a crime rate of 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bishop's Waltham at 55.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishop's Waltham is violent-crime, while in Netley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Bishop's Waltham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Netley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bishop's Waltham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Netley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBishop's WalthamNetley
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Netley averages 404.9 Mbps – ahead of Bishop's Waltham's 272.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bishop's Waltham and 97.3% in Netley. Gigabit availability stands at 44.9% in Bishop's Waltham and 75.5% in Netley.

Netley is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (405 vs 273 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bishop's Waltham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Netley averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Bishop's Waltham and £1,030 in Netley. 71% of homes in Bishop's Waltham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Netley.

Bishop's Waltham has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,091.5 in Bishop's Waltham and £34,313 in Netley. The median age is 44.2 in Bishop's Waltham and 45.9 in Netley. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Bishop's Waltham versus 74.8% in Netley. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Bishop's Waltham and 60.6% in Netley.

IndicatorBishop's WalthamNetley
Population6,9576,309
Median Age44.245.9
Median Household Income£35,091.5£34,313
Employment Rate60.4%60.6%
Owner Occupied68.3%74.8%
Degree-Level Qualified39%33.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Waltham and Netley?
Bishop's Waltham and Netley are approximately 8.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Waltham or Netley?
Bishop's Waltham is cheaper, with an average house price of £343,737.
Is Bishop's Waltham or Netley safer?
Netley has the lower crime rate at 54.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Waltham or Netley?
Bishop's Waltham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bishop's Waltham or Netley?
Netley has faster average broadband at 404.9 Mbps.

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