Town comparison
Botley vs Portsmouth
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Portsmouth is about 27% 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
Portsmouth
£339,811
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Portsmouth
112.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Portsmouth
95.9%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Portsmouth
418.4
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Portsmouth
70.1
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Portsmouth
£30,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Portsmouth is £339,811, which is 27% less than Botley at £430,994. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Portsmouth it is a flat at £177,807.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £177,807).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Portsmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Botley is the safer of the two – 106% lower than Portsmouth's 112.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Portsmouth 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 95.9% in Portsmouth. Botley has 1 schools in total, while Portsmouth has 62.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Portsmouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.9% of 62 schools (50 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 62 |
| Primary | 1 | 50 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Portsmouth offers faster average downloads at 418.4 Mbps, compared to 406.8 Mbps in Botley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 91.7% in Portsmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 80% in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (418 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 70.1 (band C) in Portsmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £950 in Portsmouth. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Portsmouth.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £30,661 in Portsmouth. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 39.8 in Portsmouth. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 57.2% in Portsmouth. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 52.3% in Portsmouth.
| Indicator | Botley | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 223,324 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £30,661 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 30% |
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