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Andover Central

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About

Andover Central is the historic core of the town, focused on the High Street and its surrounding network of streets. The area contains a mix of retail units, local services, and residential properties, with architecture reflecting its long development. The main pedestrianised section provides a focal point for everyday shopping and community events.

A notable landmark is the Town Mill, a restored 18th-century watermill on the River Anton. This watercourse runs through the area, with paths following it toward the nearby Walks parkland. The parish church of St. Mary's, with its origins in the 12th century, stands near the modern Chantry Centre shopping precinct.

Area overview

On average Andover Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Andover Central is £53,151 per year. There are 1 schools in Andover Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Andover Central is home to around 7,491 people, with a population density of about 3,307.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Andover Central Population
7,491
Population density
3,307.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.32(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.29(+58%)
Shoplifting
16.69(+108%)
Public order
9.88(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,420
85.66%
Other White
466
6.22%
Indian
153
2.04%
Other Asian
107
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.72%
Total population: 7,495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,576
25.26%
No qualifications
1,186
19.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,148
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
978
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
761
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 6,238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,020
30.75%
Owns outright
988
29.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
14.89%
Other social rented
488
14.71%
Social rents from council
200
6.03%
Total households: 3,317

Property prices in Andover Central

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Andover Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £842,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Andover Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Andover Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£425,000
Flats21£169,500
Semi-Detached31£308,500
Terraced28£257,500

10 years median price trend in Andover Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Andover Central.

All postcodes in Andover Central

SP103ZP

Sunfield Close

SP109GA

Andover St Mary's

SP103JF

Junction Road

SP101LA

Vigo Road

SP103ES

Whynot Lane

SP103HA

Mylen Road

SP109NH

Andover St Mary's

SP101JH

Valencia Way

SP103EE

Topaz Drive

SP103JL

Charlton Road

SP103LA

Charlton Road

SP105HR

Pilgrims Way

SP101DH

Charlton Road

SP101UZ

River Way

SP103DU

Silver Birch Road

SP103QX

Junction Road

SP101DU

New Street

SP103AD

Alexandra Road

SP103HT

Beckett Road

SP103QT

Junction Road

SP103WU

Andover St Mary's

SP101AA

Andover St Mary's

SP103HZ

Queens Avenue

SP103UT

Moore Close

SP103DG

King George Road

SP103ET

Fingle Drive

SP103HG

Mylen Road

SP103JD

Wessex Gardens

SP103RG

Apple Tree Grove

SP109AD

Andover St Mary's

SP103JR

Old Down Road

SP109GN

Andover St Mary's

SP101JD

Corunna Main

SP101JN

Colenzo Drive

SP103UY

Heather Drive

SP101JB

Corunna Main

SP102LQ

Prince Albert Gardens

SP103AE

Alexandra Road

SP103JX

Nestor Close

SP103YA

Haig Road

SP101JG

Valencia Way

SP103FA

Saor Mews

SP103HN

Station Approach

SP103JE

Cross Lane

SP103BF

Osborne Road

SP103HH

Orchard Road

SP103NZ

Old Down Mews

SP109GF

Andover St Mary's

SP103JJ

Charlton Road

SP101JE

Corunna Main

SP101LD

Vigo Road

SP103HW

Station Approach

SP103UU

Moore Close

SP109HF

Andover St Mary's

SP101QP

West Street

SP103QZ

Osborne Court

SP101NS

Derwent Court

SP103DH

King George Road

SP103GT

Flitches Grove

SP109LR

Andover St Mary's

SP103DX

Cherry Tree Road

SP101QT

Silkweavers Road

SP103FY

Cardinal Mews

SP103HB

Cricklade Place

SP101BS

Western Avenue

SP101JQ

Barcelona Close

SP103EL

The Avenue

SP103HE

Mylen Road

SP103HP

Halifax Close

SP109GL

Andover St Mary's

SP103JB

Junction Road

SP103SP

Sutherland Court

SP101JX

Vigo Road

SP103HR

Beckett Road

SP103HX

Windsor Road

SP101JJ

Colenzo Drive

SP103HU

Osborne Road

SP103RW

Grid Cottage

SP103TD

Hepworth Close

SP109LP

Andover St Mary's

SP109LU

Andover St Mary's

SP101DQ

Marlborough Street

SP103RE

Tollgate Road

SP109JJ

Andover St Mary's

SP101EJ

Charlton Road

SP103EQ

Vestry Close

SP103ER

Avenue Close

SP103QU

Junction Road

SP103RJ

Harrow Way

SP103AQ

Weyhill Road

SP103DZ

May Tree Road

SP103FZ

Vestry Close

SP103RQ

Harrow Way

SP109NF

Andover St Mary's

SP109NG

Andover St Mary's

SP101QX

College Mews

SP103EN

Eversfield Close

SP103JW

Wellington Road

SP103RN

Andover Millway

SP103RP

Heather Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.