Botley vs Holbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Holbury is about 39% cheaper on average. Holbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Holbury
£310,156
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Holbury
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Holbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Holbury
408.9
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Holbury
68.5
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Holbury
£29,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Holbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £310,156 versus £430,994 in Botley. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Holbury it is a flat at £232,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Botley (£338,784 vs £257,718).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Holbury (54.5 per 1,000) compared to Botley (54.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Holbury 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 EastSchool quality favours Botley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Holbury.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Holbury enjoy 408.9 Mbps on average, while Botley lags behind at 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 97.3% in Holbury. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 78.4% in Holbury.
Holbury is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Botley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Holbury's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,278 in Holbury. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Holbury.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Botley has a population of 3,143 while Holbury has 7,339. Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 51.4 in Holbury. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 52.9% in Holbury.
| Indicator | Botley | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 7,339 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 31.2% |
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