Rye Way is in Andover and in Test Valley district. SP11 6FT is located in the Andover Romans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2010-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rye Way, Andover, SP11 6FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP11 6FS, SP11 6RD, SP11 6GD, SP11 6FL, SP11 6DY, SP11 6GE, SP11 6FH, SP11 6GA, SP11 6FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP11 6FT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SP11 6FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 44.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 39.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 52.2% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 10.9% | 12.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 12.5% | -12.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 14.1% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 35.2% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 84.9% | -12.2% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 88.9% | 75.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 75.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.8% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rye Way was 254.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.1% higher than the Andover Romans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rye Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Andover Romans and the 11th highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rye Way, Andover, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-10-11 | £354,852 |
| 9 Rye Way, Andover, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-11-29 | £454,187 |
| 27 Rye Way, Andover, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2018-11-27 | £409,557 |
| 2 Rye Way, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2018-02-09 | £333,112 |
| 25 Rye Way, Andover, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-09-08 | £414,300 |
SP11 6FT 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 | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Primary School East Anton Farm Road , SP11 6RD | 2out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way Primary School Roman Way , SP10 5JY | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Spring Junior School Smannell Road , SP11 6JP | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Enham Junior School King Arthur's Way , SP10 4BS | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School King Arthurs Way , SP10 4BS | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton School London Road , SP10 2PS | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Winton London Road , SP10 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Way Community School Harrow Way , SP10 3RH | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hanson Community School Floral Way , SP10 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklade College Charlton Road , SP10 1EJ | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smannell Field School Smannell Road , SP11 6JP | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield School River Way , SP11 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Gate School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mark Way School Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverdene Special School 22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Fish Bar | Unit 3, Portway House | 134 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Unit 2, Portway House | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Unit 1, Northern Local Centre | 134 yd | |
| Tesco | Compton Square, Cricketers Way | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Anton Sports Ground Icknield Way | grass pitches | 713 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.