Town comparison
Botley vs Winchester
Which is better to live in? 10.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Botley wins on house prices with a 34% gap. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Botley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Winchester
£652,692
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Winchester
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Winchester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Winchester
322.6
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Winchester
72.6
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Winchester
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £430,994, Botley undercuts Winchester (£652,692) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Winchester it is a flat at £340,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Winchester (£936,458 vs £509,840).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Botley prices grew faster — 26% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Botley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 55.6 per 1,000 in Winchester. The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Winchester 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Botley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Winchester, which has 13 schools, the figure is 100%.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Winchester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Botley | Winchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Botley averages 406.8 Mbps – ahead of Winchester's 322.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 95.9% in Winchester. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 58.1% in Winchester.
Botley is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (407 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Botley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Winchester averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,201 in Winchester. 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Winchester.
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,054 in Winchester and £35,091.5 in Botley. The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 44.7 in Winchester. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 65.6% in Winchester. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 57.8% in Winchester.
| Indicator | Botley | Winchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 47,965 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 44.9% |
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