Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

THE DROVE, SP10 3DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DROVE, SP10 3DL.

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Population

550

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SP10 3DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SP10 3DL is a sought-after residential area on The Drove, 1.2km from Balksbury Hill in Andover. Administratively it sits within Andover Harroway ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SP10 3DL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SP10 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00117791 (shared with 9 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 3DL. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.1%
Asian / British Asian17.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

6 sales · Mean £ 226,333

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

SP10 3DL has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Portway Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils0.3 km
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Portway Junior School

Good403 pupils0.5 km
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Harrow Way Community School

Good977 pupils0.6 km
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John Hanson Community School

Good987 pupils0.7 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Balksbury Junior School

Good347 pupils0.9 km
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Balksbury Infant School

Good265 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Mole Country Stores0.9 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
  • Shell Waitrose Portway0.7 km
  • Londis At Esso0.7 km
  • Amutha Traders UK Ltd0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Chestnut Tree0.6 km
  • Malthouse0.7 km
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Pabulum Ltd0.7 km
  • Jiggaz Grill0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Brunos Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Cafe Destino0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Coop1.0 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Harlees Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
  • Excelsior Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Oriental House0.3 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover0.7 km
  • Grateley9.4 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Drove0.1 km
  • The Drove0.1 km
  • The Drove0.1 km
  • Silver Birch Road0.2 km
  • Silver Birch Road0.2 km