SP10 1HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rack Close, 1.2km from Bere Hill in Andover. Administratively it sits within Andover St Mary's ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SP10 1HB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. 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. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 210.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP10 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00117892 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RACK CLOSE, SP10 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACK CLOSE, SP10 1HB.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP10 1HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SP10 1HB has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 210.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP10 1HB. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 114,000
14 sales · Mean £ 132,538
Terraced
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 196,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SP10 1HB is above average at 106 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.
school Local Schools
Andover Church of England Primary School
Wolverdene Special School
The Mark Way School
Winton Community Academy
Vigo Primary School
Norman Gate School
Anton Junior School
Anton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Birchwood Price Tools - Wickes0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Delicatessen 130.5 km
- Finishing Touch0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The White Hart Hotel0.3 km
- Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd At Dene Court0.3 km
- Best Western Andover Hotel0.9 km
- Wolverdene Lodge0.5 km
- The Star And Garter Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Station Inn0.5 km
- The Angel Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Club Andover Branch0.6 km
- Cameo And Vinyl0.2 km
- Foresters Arms0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Boswells Cafe0.2 km
- Compass Group UK And Ireland Ltd At ASDA Customer Cafe0.7 km
- Grilled Cheese Cafe0.3 km
- Jenny's Restaurant0.2 km
- Lion Oak0.9 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Caprinos Pizza0.4 km
- Andover Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Andover Kebab And Pizza House0.2 km
- Camara's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Fireaway Andover0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Andover1.2 km
- Whitchurch (Hants)10.2 km
- Grateley10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Yard0.0 km
- Georges Yard0.1 km
- East Street School0.1 km
- Vincent House0.2 km
- Vincent House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP101HB · Data under Open Government Licence