Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

MACADAM WAY, SP10 3XW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACADAM WAY, SP10 3XW.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SP10 3XW is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

SP10 3XW is a sought-after residential area on Macadam Way, 0.9km from Penton Corner in Andover. Administratively it sits within Andover Harroway ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP10, SP10 3XW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3XW are sourced from Output Area E00117782 (shared with 34 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 3XW. The average age is 59.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

Crime around SP10 3XW is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Portway Junior School

Good403 pupils0.7 km
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Portway Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils0.9 km
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Harrow Way Community School

Good977 pupils1.0 km
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John Hanson Community School

Good987 pupils1.4 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover

Good212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Andover Stores0.9 km
  • Mole Country Stores0.4 km
  • The Gin Stall0.2 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.3 km
  • Shell Waitrose Portway0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Zenith Fish Bar0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Andover Football Club0.1 km
  • Portway Inn Brewers Fayre0.4 km
  • The Chestnut Tree0.7 km
  • Chalkhill Blue0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Mitutoyo UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Pabulum Ltd0.3 km
  • Costa Drive Thru0.6 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover1.6 km
  • Grateley8.8 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Smeaton Road0.1 km
  • Royce Close0.2 km
  • Arkwright Gate0.3 km
  • Portway Ind Est North0.3 km
  • Telford Gate0.3 km