Botley vs Horndean
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Botley is about 35% cheaper on average. Horndean has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Horndean
£667,841
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Horndean
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Horndean
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Horndean
414.1
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Horndean
71.9
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Horndean
£34,001
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Botley is £430,994, which is 35% less than Horndean at £667,841. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Horndean it is a flat at £164,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £164,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horndean prices grew faster — 137% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Horndean (43.5 per 1,000) compared to Botley (54.7 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Horndean 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 EastBotley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Horndean. Botley has 1 schools in total, while Horndean has 8.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horndean School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Horndean offers faster average downloads at 414.1 Mbps, compared to 406.8 Mbps in Botley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 95.3% in Horndean. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 80.1% in Horndean.
Horndean is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Botley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Horndean. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,184 in Horndean. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Horndean.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £34,001.3 in Horndean. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 46.3 in Horndean. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 57.4% in Horndean. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 68.8% in Horndean.
| Indicator | Botley | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 34,046 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £34,001.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 36.7% |
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