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About

Botley ward encompasses the village of Botley itself, along with surrounding hamlets like Boorley Green and part of Hedge End. The area is characterised by a mix of older residential properties near the historic high street and more modern housing developments. Large areas of farmland and woodland, including parts of the Itchen Valley, define its rural edges. The River Hamble forms part of the ward's western boundary.

The high street retains a traditional layout with independent shops and a central square. Botley Mill, a former watermill on the River Hamble, is a notable historic landmark. The ward includes several community facilities, sports fields, and allotments. Its location provides access to the M27 motorway, connecting it to Southampton and Eastleigh.

Area overview

On average Botley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Botley is £74,756 per year. There are 2 schools in Botley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Botley is home to around 7,137 people, with a population density of about 841.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Botley Population
7,137
Population density
841.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.07(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.03(+6%)
Public order
6.17(+2%)
Vehicle crime
5.18(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,518
91.26%
Other White
186
2.6%
African
63
0.88%
Indian
45
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.62%
Total population: 7,142

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,908
34.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,173
21.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
793
14.4%
No qualifications
640
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
501
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 5,507

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,127
38.94%
Owns outright
948
32.76%
Other social rented
328
11.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
9.78%
Shared ownership
127
4.39%
Total households: 2,894

Property prices in Botley

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £387,498 in Botley area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Botley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Botley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£492,500
Flats6£192,500
Semi-Detached59£349,245
Terraced29£305,000

10 years median price trend in Botley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botley.

All postcodes in Botley

SO302NS

Ambleside

SO322DE

Oatlands Road

SO322TB

Kestrel Close

SO302UA

Amberley Close

SO322SE

Carnoustie Crescent

SO322SU

Muirfield Close

SO302EG

Marvin Way

SO322ZH

Grebe Road

SO302UU

Jenkyns Close

SO322GP

Botley

SO322SS

Augusta Close

SO302SU

Edmunds Close

SO302SR

Sovereign Drive

SO322BY

Shamblehurst Lane North

SO322TX

Wheatear Road

SO322ZB

Kittiwake Place

SO302AA

Winchester Street

SO322FA

Eagle Gardens

SO300PS

Bedford Close

SO322EN

Oatlands Close

SO322DF

Oatlands Close

SO322SX

Oakland Road

SO322FZ

Ravenscroft Way

SO322SN

St Davids Cul De Sac

SO302SW

Tickner Close

SO322SP

Troon Road

SO302SS

Sovereign Drive

SO302EX

Osterley Close

SO302EW

Marvin Close

SO302EH

Holmesland Lane

SO322TW

Fieldfare Crescent

SO322DZ

Blackcap Walk

SO302TX

Boswell Close

SO322BX

Winchester Road

SO322GN

Bushy Dene Road

SO322YU

Buzzard Gardens

SO322FX

Baker Close

SO322US

Chaffinch Gardens

SO322GR

Hilly Field Close

SO322BZ

Goldcrest Road

SO302SL

Amberley Close

SO302SN

Rowley Drive

SO322GG

King Court

SO302FU

Grange Road

SO302GF

Lecole Walk

SO322SQ

Merion Road

SO302NX

Precosa Road

SO322TF

Crane Way

SO302FW

Cheping Gardens

SO302EP

Mortimer Road

SO302RG

Gento Close

SO302GU

Cypress Gardens

SO322AT

White Stork Road

SO302GX

Hamblewood

SO302BA

Donkey Lane

SO302UE

Church Lane

SO302EA

High Street

SO302ES

High Street

SO302LH

High Street

SO322XJ

Botley

SO302LA

Luxton Close

SO322FU

Dollery Close

SO322DH

Winchester Road

SO302ER

Brook Lane

SO322UA

Winchester Road

SO302FR

Blossom Close

SO322SW

Harper Road

SO302SJ

Rectory Court

SO302FT

Rowley Close

SO302GB

Mill Hill

SO300FD

Havendale

SO302SH

Holmesland Drive

SO322GQ

Morley Lee Mews

SO302TW

Bailey Close

SO322GL

Wallace Avenue

SO322SD

Sunningdale Close

SO300GQ

Hobb Lane

SO300PP

Ferndale

SO302RQ

Abraham Close

SO322DB

Maddoxford Lane

SO300PJ

Berry Close

SO300PF

Duke Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.