Botley vs Gosport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Gosport is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 73% lower. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Gosport
£249,661
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Gosport
74.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Gosport
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Gosport
467.3
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Gosport
70
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Gosport
£31,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £249,661, Gosport undercuts Botley (£430,994) by around 73% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £151,697).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gosport prices grew faster — 28% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBotley has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36% lower than Gosport at 74.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Gosport 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 Gosport, which has 26 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gosport School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 26 |
| Primary | 1 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gosport averages 467.3 Mbps – ahead of Botley's 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 92.2% in Gosport.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (467 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Botley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Gosport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,036 in Gosport. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Gosport.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £31,770 in Gosport. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 45 in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 57.3% in Gosport. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 63.6% in Gosport. Botley has a population of 3,143 and Gosport has 70,120.
| Indicator | Botley | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 70,120 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £31,770 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 24.8% |
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