Botley vs Netley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Botley offers lower property prices by roughly 80%. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Netley
£2,192,500
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Netley
54.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Netley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Netley
404.9
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Netley
72.6
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Netley
£34,313
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Botley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £430,994 versus £2,192,500 in Netley. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Netley it is a detached at £755,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Netley (£755,000 vs £509,840).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 6 years, Netley prices grew faster — 437% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Botley (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Netley (54.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Netley 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 Netley.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Netley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Netley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Botley enjoy 406.8 Mbps on average, while Netley lags behind at 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 97.3% in Netley. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 75.5% in Netley.
Botley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Botley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Netley's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,030 in Netley. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Netley.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Botley has a population of 3,143 while Netley has 6,309. Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £34,313 in Netley. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 45.9 in Netley. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 60.6% in Netley.
| Indicator | Botley | Netley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 6,309 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £34,313 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 33.2% |
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