Botley vs Denmead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Denmead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Denmead
£413,244
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Denmead
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Denmead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Denmead
409
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Denmead
71.4
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Denmead
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Botley commands an average of £430,994, compared with £413,244 in Denmead – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Denmead it is a flat at £185,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £185,118).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBotley has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Denmead at 55.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Denmead 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 Denmead. There are 1 schools in Botley and 2 in Denmead.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.0 Mbps in Denmead and 406.8 Mbps in Botley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 95.3% in Denmead. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 79% in Denmead.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Botley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Denmead averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,125 in Denmead. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Denmead.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 44.7 in Denmead. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 64.7% in Denmead. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 57.3% in Denmead.
| Indicator | Botley | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 35% |
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