Botley vs Whiteley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Whiteley is about 17% cheaper on average. Whiteley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Whiteley
£369,558
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Whiteley
38.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Whiteley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Whiteley
438.7
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Whiteley
72
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Whiteley
£36,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Whiteley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £369,558 versus £430,994 in Botley. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Whiteley it is a flat at £205,605.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Botley (£338,784 vs £307,764).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs -38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Whiteley (38 per 1,000) compared to Botley (54.7 per 1,000), a 44% difference. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Whiteley 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 Whiteley.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whiteley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Whiteley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Whiteley enjoy 438.7 Mbps on average, while Botley lags behind at 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 94.6% in Whiteley. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 85.2% in Whiteley.
Whiteley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (439 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Botley is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Whiteley's band C (score 72). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,138 in Whiteley. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Whiteley.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Botley has a population of 3,143 while Whiteley has 9,350. Median household income is £36,275.5 in Whiteley and £35,091.5 in Botley. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 46.4 in Whiteley. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 58% in Whiteley.
| Indicator | Botley | Whiteley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 9,350 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £36,275.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 39.1% |
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