Botley vs Eastleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Eastleigh is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Eastleigh
£323,924
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Eastleigh
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Eastleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Eastleigh
415.5
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Eastleigh
72.1
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Eastleigh
£34,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £323,924, Eastleigh undercuts Botley (£430,994) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Eastleigh it is a flat at £183,485.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £183,485).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBotley has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Eastleigh at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Eastleigh 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Botley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Eastleigh, which has 13 schools, the figure is 100%.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eastleigh averages 415.5 Mbps – ahead of Botley's 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 96.7% in Eastleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 80.2% in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Botley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Eastleigh averages 72.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,152 in Eastleigh. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Eastleigh.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £34,189 in Eastleigh. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 44.5 in Eastleigh. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 68.5% in Eastleigh. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 60.8% in Eastleigh.
| Indicator | Botley | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 48,355 |
| 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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