The Crescent is in Andover and in Test Valley district. SP10 3BU is located in the Andover Millway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Andover, SP10 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP10 3BJ, SP10 3BZ, SP10 3BX, SP10 3XL, SP10 3WE, SP10 3BL, SP10 3BY, SP10 3BH, SP10 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP10 3BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 34.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 46.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 41% | 38.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 17.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 17.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 13.7% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 23.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.7% | 90% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 86.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 86.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 85.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Andover Harroway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Andover Harroway and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 The Crescent, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-09-30 | £295,000 |
| 78 The Crescent, Andover, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-07-14 | £321,589 |
| 42 The Crescent, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2024-11-22 | £293,669 |
| 90 The Crescent, Andover, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-07-28 | £222,702 |
| 56 The Crescent, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-10-15 | £269,196 |
SP10 3BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Junior School Upper Drove , SP10 3NA | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Infant School Ashfield Road , SP10 3PE | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover Floral Way , Salisbury Road SP10 3PF | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balksbury Infant School Floral Way , Salisbury Road SP10 3QP | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balksbury Junior School Floral Way , Salisbury Road SP10 3QP | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Community School Floral Way , SP10 3PB | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Way Community School Harrow Way , SP10 3RH | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Academy London Road , SP10 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rookwood School Weyhill Road , SP10 3AL | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverdene Special School 22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smannell Field School Smannell Road , SP11 6JP | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mark Way School Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Gate School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunos Coffee Shop | Unit 1, Towergate Industrial Park | 461 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 8, Andover Trade Park | 854 yd | |
| Pabulum Ltd | Stannah Stairlifts, Plot 19 | 940 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden Centre | Salisbury Road, Little Ann Bridge | 971 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Costa, Drive Thru Unit | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut Tree | 227 Weyhill Road, Andover | 396 yd | |
| Malthouse | 71 Weyhill Road, Andover | 924 yd | |
| Chalkhill Blue | The Chalkhill Blue, Hawker Siddeley Way | 933 yd | |
| Portway Inn Brewers Fayre | Portway Inn, Joule Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental House | 161A Weyhill Road, Andover | 213 yd | |
| Harlees Fish And Chips | Unit 1B, 132 Weyhill Road | 386 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Unit 1C, 132 Weyhill Road | 405 yd | |
| Zenith Fish Bar | 3 Shakespeare Avenue, Andover | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 134 Weyhill Road, Andover | 280 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, 278 Weyhill Road | 620 yd | |
| Coop | 82A Salisbury Road, Andover | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portway Junior School UPPER DROVE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| John Hanson Community School FLORAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Afs Crossfit UNIT 1 UNIT 1 COLEBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Reasons Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 PARNELL COURT | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| King George Road Playing Field King George Road | grass pitches | 696 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.