Botley vs North Baddesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in North Baddesley is about 10% cheaper on average. North Baddesley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
North Baddesley
£390,448
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
North Baddesley
52.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
North Baddesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
North Baddesley
435.7
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
North Baddesley
69.9
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
North Baddesley
£32,384
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find North Baddesley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £390,448 versus £430,994 in Botley. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in North Baddesley it is a terraced at £292,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in North Baddesley (£325,000 vs £225,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in North Baddesley (52.3 per 1,000) compared to Botley (54.7 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in North Baddesley 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 North Baddesley.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Baddesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | North Baddesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in North Baddesley enjoy 435.7 Mbps on average, while Botley lags behind at 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 97.5% in North Baddesley. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 83.7% in North Baddesley.
North Baddesley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (436 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Botley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of North Baddesley's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,270 in North Baddesley. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in North Baddesley.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Botley has a population of 3,143 while North Baddesley has 6,996. Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £32,384 in North Baddesley. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 45.2 in North Baddesley. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 61.7% in North Baddesley.
| Indicator | Botley | North Baddesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 6,996 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £32,384 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 35.7% |
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