Botley vs Wootton (Isle of Wight)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wootton (isle Of Wight) wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Botley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Botley
£430,994
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£300,431
Crime Rate
Botley
54.7
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Botley
100.0%
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Botley
406.8
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
406.3
EPC Rating
Botley
73.2
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
67
Median Income
Botley
£35,092
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Botley commands an average of £430,994, compared with £300,431 in Wootton (isle Of Wight) – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Botley is a flat at £225,000, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) it is a flat at £134,102.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Botley (£225,000 vs £134,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wootton (isle Of Wight) prices grew faster — 40% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Botley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 75.4 per 1,000 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). The most common crime category in Botley is violent-crime, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) 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 data is not fully available for both Botley and Wootton (isle Of Wight). Botley has 1 schools and Wootton (isle Of Wight) has 1 schools.
Botley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wootton (Isle of Wight) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Botley | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.8 Mbps in Botley and 406.3 Mbps in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Botley and 93.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Botley and 78.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
Botley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Botley, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Botley and £1,290 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). 71% of homes in Botley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
Botley has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Botley and £27,938 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). The median age is 44.2 in Botley and 50.5 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Botley and 48.4% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Botley versus 67.6% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Botley has a population of 3,143 and Wootton (isle Of Wight) has 3,103.
| Indicator | Botley | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 3,103 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £27,938 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 48.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 27.4% |
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