Town Pop. 36,247

Living in Andover: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Andover is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No category drops below 49/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 13 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Environment (81) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SP10 postcode district.

63
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Andover scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
101.4 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 1,667 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 519 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 297 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Shoplifting 282 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 214 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 696 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 308 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 294 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 113 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 50
Sports Pitches Ample 30
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 41

Services

Schools
54
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 23 in area · 24 within 4km
3Outstanding11Good3Requires Improvement1Inadequate5Ungraded
  • Icknield SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Portway Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • The Mark Way SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Anton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Balksbury Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Harrow Way Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • John Hanson Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lift WintonSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Norman Gate SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Roman Way Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital10.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital14.9 mi
Salisbury District Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
5 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,355 patients per GP
9dentists8pharmacies

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 925 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary29.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership63.6%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Test Valley · 2026-27
A £1,537
B £1,794
C £2,050
D £2,306
E £2,818
F £3,331
G £3,843
H £4,612
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
69
Andover 0.5 mi
Whitchurch 6.5 mi
Grateley 6.7 mi
J9 M3 12.6 mi
J9 M3 13 mi
J8 M3 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
91
Pubs & Bars Ample 23
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 36
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 28
Retail Shopping Ample 161
Takeaways Ample 28
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 356
Detached £460,000 85
Semi-detached £325,000 84
Terraced £270,000 113
Flat / Maisonette £169,750 74
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£153k £268k £387k £502k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Charlton (Test Valley) 70 1.1 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Picket Piece 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Enham Alamein 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Goodworth Clatford 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Weyhill 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wherwell 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Appleshaw 41 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Andover a nice place to live?

Andover is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Andover is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Andover?

Andover has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 3,675 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Andover?

Among the top-rated schools in Andover are Icknield School, Portway Infant School and The Mark Way School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 23 rated schools in Andover in total.

What are house prices like in Andover?

The current median house price in Andover is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £460,000, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £270,000, flat £169,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 356 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Andover in context

See where Andover ranks among the best places to live in Hampshire

Postcode districts in Andover

SP10 65 ⇄
SP11 51 ⇄

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