Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

RECREATION ROAD, SP10 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECREATION ROAD, SP10 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

282

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SP10 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 49, SP10 1AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP10 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Recreation Road, 1.4km from Bere Hill in Andover. Administratively it sits within Andover St Mary's ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP10 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00117893 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP10 1AJ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 215,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SP10 1AJ is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences131
Anti-social behaviour63
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson18
Shoplifting18

school Local Schools

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The Mark Way School

Outstanding84 pupils0.3 km
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Andover Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.5 km
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Norman Gate School

Outstanding96 pupils0.6 km
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Vigo Primary School

Good537 pupils0.6 km
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Winton Community Academy

Good817 pupils0.6 km
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Wolverdene Special School

Good55 pupils0.8 km
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Icknield School

Outstanding83 pupils1.1 km
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Smannell Field School

Good11 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Argos Limited0.5 km
  • B And M Retail Limited0.8 km
  • Birchwood Price Tools - Wickes0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • Delicatessen 130.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Best Western Andover Hotel0.9 km
  • Wolverdene Lodge0.8 km
  • The White Hart Hotel0.6 km
  • Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd At Dene Court0.6 km
  • The Star And Garter Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Cameo And Vinyl0.6 km
  • Foresters Arms0.6 km
  • Wolversdene Club0.6 km
  • Station Inn0.8 km
  • The Angel Inn0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Coop0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Boswells Cafe0.5 km
  • Grilled Cheese Cafe0.6 km
  • Jenny's Restaurant0.5 km
  • Salvation Army Centre0.6 km
  • Shahi Raj Cuisine0.6 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Andover Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Andover Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
  • Camara's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Fireaway Andover0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover1.4 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)9.9 km
  • Grateley11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Vigo Park0.1 km
  • Vigo Park0.1 km
  • St Johns Road0.1 km
  • St Johns Road0.1 km
  • Recreation Ground0.1 km