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Location in Greater LondonBotany Bay sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Botany Bay
Botany Bay is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the EN2 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Crews Hill and Clay Hill.
Around 33,590 people live in Botany Bay, at a broadly suburban density. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Botany Bay sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Botany Bay
There are 235 schools in and around Botany Bay. One Degree Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Botany Bay
The average property price is £550K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £335K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Botany Bay
Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Botany Bay, with 112 recorded incidents in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Botany Bay
Botany Bay sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.
Healthcare in Botany Bay
There are 34 GP surgeries within three miles of Botany Bay, the nearest being North London Forensic Services-bcss Inpatient Unit (1.4 miles away).
Local Data for Botany Bay
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Property Prices 3,841 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the EN2 postcode area.
Household Income in Botany Bay ONS 2023
The average total household income in Botany Bay is approximately £78,581 a year before tax, 42% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £52,874. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £52,874.
Businesses in Botany Bay ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,460 active businesses based in Botany Bay, around 43 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 14 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Botany Bay IMD 2025
Botany Bay sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Crime in Botany Bay 658 crimes · April 2026
Botany Bay sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Botany Bay
Of the 14,012 households in and around Botany Bay, 65% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 24% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Botany Bay.