Botley vs New Alresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Botley is about 41% cheaper on average. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
New Alresford
£736,409
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
New Alresford
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
New Alresford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
New Alresford
203.7
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
New Alresford
72.5
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
New Alresford
£36,774
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Botley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £430,994 versus £736,409 in New Alresford. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in New Alresford it is a flat at £229,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in New Alresford (£1,017,208 vs £509,840).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Alresford prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Botley (54.7 per 1,000) compared to New Alresford (55.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in New Alresford 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 New Alresford.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Alresford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | New Alresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Botley enjoy 406.8 Mbps on average, while New Alresford lags behind at 203.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 63.4% in New Alresford. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 35.3% in New Alresford.
Botley is the faster of the two by 100% on average download speed (407 vs 204 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Botley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of New Alresford's band C (score 72.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,221 in New Alresford. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in New Alresford.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Botley has a population of 3,143 while New Alresford has 5,340. Median household income is £36,774.3 in New Alresford and £35,091.5 in Botley. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 44.6 in New Alresford. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 60.7% in New Alresford.
| Indicator | Botley | New Alresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £36,774.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 39.6% |
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