Blinker Way is in Andover and in Test Valley district. SP11 6TE is located in the Andover Downlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blinker Way, Andover, SP11 6TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP11 6UU, SP11 6TD, SP11 6TF, SP11 6TT, SP11 6WZ, SP11 6UT, SP11 6TJ, SP11 6TW, SP11 6TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP11 6TE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 20.7% | 36.3% | 15.6% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 42.3% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 2.8% | -13.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 42.5% | 60.9% | 18.4% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 27.8% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 7.3% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.6% | 10.2% | -18.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 23.6% | 13.4% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 36.6% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 90.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.5% | 82.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blinker Way was 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% higher than the Andover Downlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blinker Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Andover Downlands and the 83rd highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 Blinker Way, Andover, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-14 | £200,622 |
| 38 Blinker Way, Andover, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2024-10-25 | £284,432 |
| 34 Blinker Way, Andover, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-08 | £312,990 |
| 2 Blinker Way, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-09-27 | £350,349 |
| 11 Blinker Way, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-01 | £246,122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School Picket Twenty Way , SP11 6TY | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vigo Primary School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andover Church of England Primary School East Street , SP10 1EP | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anton Infant School Wellesley Road , SP10 2HF | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anton Junior School Barlows Lane , SP10 2HA | 4out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Community Academy London Road , SP10 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hanson Community School Floral Way , SP10 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Way Community School Harrow Way , SP10 3RH | 3out of 4 | 4,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mark Way School Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Gate School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield School River Way , SP11 6LT | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverdene Special School 22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smannell Field School Smannell Road , SP11 6JP | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Unit 1, Picket Twenty Way | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Picket Twenty Sports Ground PICKET TWENTY SPORTS PAVILION PICKET TWENTY SPORTS PAVILION TELEGRAPH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 677 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.