SP10 3NX is a sought-after residential area on The Drove, 1.1km from Balksbury Hill in Andover. Administratively it sits within Andover Harroway ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 3NX are sourced from Output Area E00117791 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DROVE, SP10 3NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DROVE, SP10 3NX.
550
37
£ 55,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SP10 3NX — age 37, 49% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP10 3NX. 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
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 192,475
2 sales · Mean £ 192,475
Semi-Detached
£ 298,000
1 sales · Mean £ 298,000
Terraced
£ 239,950
1 sales · Mean £ 239,950
Detached
£ 268,750
1 sales · Mean £ 268,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP10 3NX has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Portway Infant School
Portway Junior School
John Hanson Community School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
Harrow Way Community School
Balksbury Junior School
Balksbury Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Mole Country Stores0.9 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
- Shell Waitrose Portway0.7 km
- Londis At Esso0.8 km
- Kenyons Fruit And Veg0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Chestnut Tree0.6 km
- Malthouse0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Pabulum Ltd0.7 km
- Jiggaz Grill0.8 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Brunos Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Cafe Destino0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Coop0.9 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Harlees Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- Excelsior Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Oriental House0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Salisbury Road Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Andover0.8 km
- Grateley9.3 km
- Whitchurch (Hants)11.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Church0.2 km
- The Drove0.2 km
- St Andrews Church0.2 km
- The Drove0.2 km
- The Drove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP103NX · Data under Open Government Licence