Botley vs Bursledon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bursledon wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Bursledon
£382,717
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Bursledon
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Bursledon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Bursledon
404.9
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Bursledon
72.6
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Bursledon
£34,313
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Botley commands an average of £430,994, compared with £382,717 in Bursledon – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Bursledon it is a flat at £199,691.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Botley (£338,784 vs £269,902).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Botley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 54.7 per 1,000 in Bursledon. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Bursledon 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 Bursledon. There are 1 schools in Botley and 2 in Bursledon.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Bursledon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.8 Mbps in Botley and 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 97.3% in Bursledon. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 75.5% in Bursledon.
Botley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Botley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Bursledon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,030 in Bursledon. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Bursledon.
Botley 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 Botley and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 45.9 in Bursledon. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 60.6% in Bursledon. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 74.8% in Bursledon. Botley has a population of 3,143 and Bursledon has 8,325.
| Indicator | Botley | Bursledon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 8,325 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £34,313 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 33.2% |
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