Postcode sector · SO30 2

Is Botley a good place to live?

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In Botley (SO30 2), recorded crime is 57% below the national average, homes sell for around £453,849 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 57% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£453,849
from 309 sales
Population
24,328
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
115.4
per 1,000 · -57% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 1 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Botley SO30 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Botley SO30 2 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (107 of 7,857) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual sold price in SO30 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (62 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SO30 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 51/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 9,571

Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SO30 2.

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Botley SO30 2: frequently asked questions

Is Botley SO30 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Botley SO30 2?

Recorded crime in Botley SO30 2 runs at 115.4 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Botley SO30 2 safe?

Crime in Botley SO30 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Botley SO30 2 runs at 115.4 per 1,000 properties, 57% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Botley SO30 2?

Homes in Botley SO30 2 sell for around £453,849 on average, based on 309 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Botley SO30 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Botley SO30 2 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (107 of 7,857) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Botley SO30 2?

There are 4 schools in Botley SO30 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Botley SO30 2 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Botley SO30 2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Botley SO30 2 a deprived area?

Botley SO30 2 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).