Yarn Walk is in Andover and in Test Valley district. SP11 6UN is located in the Andover Romans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yarn Walk, Andover, SP11 6UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP11 6UL, SP11 6UQ, SP11 6UP, SP11 6US, SP11 6UR, SP11 6WR, SP11 6GU, SP11 6WS, SP11 6GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP11 6UN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 39.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 43.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.4% | 54.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 33.7% | -7.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 | 15.6% | 11% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 17% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 34.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 86.5% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
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 | 92.8% | 82.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 82.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarn Walk was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Andover Romans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarn Walk has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Andover Romans and the 165th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Tailor Close, Andover, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-07 | £192,247 |
| 15 Yarn Walk, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-06-30 | £274,669 |
| 19 Yarn Walk, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-11-25 | £229,254 |
| 33 Tailor Close, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-11-26 | £321,550 |
| 53 Tailor Close, Andover, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-08-10 | £239,887 |
SP11 6UN 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Primary School East Anton Farm Road , SP11 6RD | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way Primary School Roman Way , SP10 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knight's Enham Junior School King Arthur's Way , SP10 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School King Arthurs Way , SP10 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vigo Primary School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,602 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 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Way Community School Harrow Way , SP10 3RH | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hanson Community School Floral Way , SP10 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield School River Way , SP11 6LT | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smannell Field School Smannell Road , SP11 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Gate School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mark Way School Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverdene Special School 22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finkley Down Farm Park | Finkley Down Farm, Finkley Road | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swallow | Pilgrims Way, Andover | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Fish Bar | Unit 3, Portway House | 573 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Unit 2, Portway House | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Unit 1, Northern Local Centre | 573 yd | |
| Tesco | Compton Square, Cricketers Way | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Progression Fitness UNIT 21 UNIT 21 NORTH WAY | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Icknield School RIVERWAY | 929 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 352 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 175.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.