Botley vs Brockenhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Botley wins on house prices with a 58% gap. Brockenhurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Brockenhurst
£1,030,243
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Brockenhurst
54.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Brockenhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Brockenhurst
343.7
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Brockenhurst
68.5
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Brockenhurst
£29,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Brockenhurst commands an average of £1,030,243, compared with £430,994 in Botley – a difference of 58%. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Brockenhurst it is a flat at £258,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 63% pricier in Brockenhurst (£1,386,294 vs £509,840).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brockenhurst prices grew faster — 54% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Brockenhurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.2 per 1,000 versus 54.7 per 1,000 in Botley. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Brockenhurst it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Botley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brockenhurst. There are 1 schools in Botley and 1 in Brockenhurst.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brockenhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Brockenhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.8 Mbps in Botley and 343.7 Mbps in Brockenhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 83.5% in Brockenhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 65.4% in Brockenhurst.
Botley is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (407 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Botley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Brockenhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,278 in Brockenhurst. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Brockenhurst.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £29,236 in Brockenhurst. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 51.4 in Brockenhurst. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 52.9% in Brockenhurst. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 74.2% in Brockenhurst. Botley has a population of 3,143 and Brockenhurst has 3,484.
| Indicator | Botley | Brockenhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 3,484 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 31.2% |
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