Botley vs Waterlooville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Waterlooville offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Waterlooville
£380,974
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Waterlooville
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Waterlooville
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Waterlooville
409
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Waterlooville
71.4
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Waterlooville
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Waterlooville is £380,974, which is 13% less than Botley at £430,994. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Waterlooville it is a flat at £160,065.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £160,065).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Waterlooville prices grew faster — 34% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Botley (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Waterlooville (76.7 per 1,000), a 40% difference. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville. Botley has 1 schools in total, while Waterlooville has 13.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waterlooville School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Waterlooville offers faster average downloads at 409.0 Mbps, compared to 406.8 Mbps in Botley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 95.3% in Waterlooville. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 79% in Waterlooville.
Waterlooville is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 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 71.4 (band C) in Waterlooville. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,125 in Waterlooville. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Waterlooville.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £33,166.2 in Waterlooville. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 44.7 in Waterlooville. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 57.3% in Waterlooville. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 64.7% in Waterlooville.
| Indicator | Botley | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 34,321 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 35% |
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