Botley vs Chandler's Ford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Botley is about 4% cheaper on average. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Chandler's Ford
£449,614
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Chandler's Ford
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Chandler's Ford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Chandler's Ford
385.5
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Chandler's Ford
72.1
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Chandler's Ford
£34,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Botley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £430,994 versus £449,614 in Chandler's Ford. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Chandler's Ford it is a flat at £208,236.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Chandler's Ford (£586,995 vs £509,840).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Botley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Chandler's Ford's 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Chandler's Ford 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 EastSchool quality favours Botley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chandler's Ford.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chandler's Ford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Botley enjoy 406.8 Mbps on average, while Chandler's Ford lags behind at 385.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 99% in Chandler's Ford. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 72.8% in Chandler's Ford.
Botley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (407 vs 386 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Botley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Chandler's Ford's band C (score 72.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,152 in Chandler's Ford. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Chandler's Ford.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Botley has a population of 3,143 while Chandler's Ford has 31,965. Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £34,189 in Chandler's Ford. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 44.5 in Chandler's Ford. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 60.8% in Chandler's Ford.
| Indicator | Botley | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 31,965 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £34,189 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 37.9% |
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