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Property investment stats for Botley, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Botley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Botley is a family-focused area with a strong owner-occupier presence and a high proportion of couples and families, both in the 93rd percentile. The market here is relatively liquid, with properties spending an average of 36 days before selling. Achieved prices are matching asking prices, with a £0 (the typical achieved discount) median discount, which signals steady demand and sellers holding firm. Affordability looks reasonable for the South East, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.1 and a rent-to-income ratio of 20.2%.

While the average rental yield sits at 3.6%, the top-performing postcode district achieves a yield of 5.6%, hinting at selective opportunities for sharper returns. Recent capital growth has changed by -0.4% over the past year, but the three-year figure of 6.5% suggests longer-term resilience.

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Key investment stats for Botley

Median price per sq ft

£382 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.4%

Sales in past year

196

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Botley

Live prices in Botley, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£500,000

25% of properties below...

£419,249

75% of properties below...

£602,500

Most expensive property

£1,950,000

Live listings

84

Median days on market

36

Should you invest in Botley?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a notably higher rental yield of 5.6%, which could appeal to investors seeking above-average income.
  • Properties are selling at their asking prices, with a £0 (the typical achieved discount) median discount, indicating strong buyer demand and limited room for negotiation.
  • The area’s high proportion of families and couples in the 93rd percentile supports stable, long-term rental demand.

Risks

  • The average rental yield of 3.6% is modest, which may not excite investors focused on high cash flow.
  • Short-term capital growth has changed by -0.4%, so investors hoping for rapid appreciation may need patience.
  • The low proportion of private rented housing in the 4th percentile could limit the pool of available tenants and reduce turnover.

Outlook

Botley’s fundamentals remain steady, with a quick average sale time of 36 days and properties achieving their asking prices. The three-year annualised growth rate of 2.1% shows the area’s capacity for moderate, consistent gains rather than dramatic spikes.

Given the strong presence of families and owner-occupiers, the market should remain stable, even if short-term appreciation is muted. Investors who value predictability and are willing to focus on select pockets with higher yields may find Botley a worthwhile addition to their portfolio. Rental demand is likely to remain robust thanks to the area’s demographic mix, but expectations for rapid capital growth should be tempered by recent trends.

Live properties in Botley

Investment properties in Botley, South East

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 180 days

£360,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Morley Lee Mews, Botley, SOUTHAMPTO...

Slow to sell properties in Botley, South East
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
32% below median price

£395,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Wallace Avenue, Botley

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Botley, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £22,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

Best places to invest in Botley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SO305.6%2.7%£379 / sq ft
2SO324.2%1.2%£387 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.