Town Pop. 2,655

Living in Botley: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Botley is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the SO30 postcode district. Against the wider SO30 district average of 59/100, that is 11 points below. Its transport score runs 9 points below the SO30 district's 61/100. For the surrounding area, see SO30 postcode district.

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Botley scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SO30 0AE SO30 2AA SO30 3AA SO30 4AA SO30 9BX SO30 SO32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
177 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 243 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Other theft 47 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Public order 36 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 76 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ringlet Road 65 crimes
  2. 2 Quaveys Way 65 crimes
  3. 3 Botley 28 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
48
10 schools in area · 17 within 4km
10Good
  • Berrywood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Boorley ParkPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Botley Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Deer Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Freegrounds Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Freegrounds Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kings Copse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shamblehurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wellstead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wildern SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre4.6 mi
Hythe Hospital5.9 mi
Southampton General Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryPeartree Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity2,783 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
24
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Eastleigh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 146 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax Eastleigh · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,822
C £2,082
D £2,342
E £2,862
F £3,383
G £3,903
H £4,684
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Hedge End 1 mi
Botley 1 mi
Bursledon 2.9 mi
J7 M27 1.6 mi
J7 M27 1.8 mi
J8 M27 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £410,000 53
Detached £540,000 25
Semi-detached £372,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£210k £322k £436k £548k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hedge End 60 1.1 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
West End (Eastleigh) 66 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bursledon 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whiteley 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shedfield 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Segensworth 64 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Botley a nice place to live?

Botley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Botley is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Botley?

Botley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 470 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Botley?

Among the top-rated schools in Botley are Berrywood Primary School, Boorley Park and Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Botley in total.

What are house prices like in Botley?

The current median house price in Botley is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £540,000, semi-detached £372,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Botley in context

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Postcode districts in Botley

SO30 59 ⇄
SO32 45 ⇄

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