Botley vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Havant wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £351,260, Havant undercuts Botley (£430,994) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £157,274).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Botley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 76.7 per 1,000 in Havant. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Havant 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 Havant, which has 17 schools, the figure is 76.9%.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havant School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Havant averages 447.7 Mbps – ahead of Botley's 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (448 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Botley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Havant. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,251 in Havant. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Havant.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 63.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £31,071 in Havant. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 56% in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 68.8% in Havant. Botley has a population of 3,143 and Havant has 46,964.
| Indicator | Botley | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 34.1% |
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