Botley vs Fareham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fareham wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Fareham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Fareham
£406,936
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Fareham
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Fareham
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Fareham
458.6
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Fareham
71.5
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Fareham
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Botley commands an average of £430,994, compared with £406,936 in Fareham – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £172,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fareham prices grew faster — 35% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Fareham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.4 per 1,000 versus 54.7 per 1,000 in Botley. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Fareham 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 81.8% in Fareham. There are 1 schools in Botley and 14 in Fareham.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fareham School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 14 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.6 Mbps in Fareham and 406.8 Mbps in Botley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 89.1% in Fareham.
Fareham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (459 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Botley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Fareham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,075 in Fareham. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 68.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £35,091.5 in Botley. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 48 in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 58.2% in Fareham. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 78.5% in Fareham. Botley has a population of 3,143 and Fareham has 42,246.
| Indicator | Botley | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 42,246 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 33.4% |
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