Draper Close is in Andover and in Test Valley district. SP11 6YR is located in the Andover Romans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Draper Close, Andover, SP11 6YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP11 6YQ, SP11 6WX, SP11 6WU, SP11 6WY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP11 6YR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6YR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 42.9% | 63.4% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 26.8% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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% | 56.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 32.1% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around SP11 6YR this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 7.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 7.3% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 23.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 42.7% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 76.9% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 80.2% 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% | 80.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 9.1% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 80.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Draper Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Andover Romans average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Draper Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Andover Romans and the 201st lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Draper Close, Andover, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-10-16 | £520,000 |
| 34 Draper Close, Andover, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-26 | £190,000 |
| 70 Draper Close, Andover, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-09-05 | £85,000 |
| 11 Draper Close, Andover, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-28 | £368,129 |
| 22 Draper Close, Andover, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-11-22 | £199,088 |
SP11 6YR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| 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 | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vigo Primary School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way Primary School Roman Way , SP10 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knight's Enham Junior School King Arthur's Way , SP10 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School King Arthurs Way , SP10 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Way Community School Harrow Way , SP10 3RH | 3out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hanson Community School Floral Way , SP10 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,174 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 | 723 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smannell Field School Smannell Road , SP11 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Gate School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mark Way School Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverdene Special School 22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,554 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 | 145 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Co At Ocado Andover | 54 South Way, Walworth Business Park | 818 yd | |
| Jungle Jungle | Unit 3a Walworth Enterprise Centre, Duke Close | 890 yd | |
| Too Fast Too Filling | Unit 110 The Commercial Centre, Walworth Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swallow | Pilgrims Way, Andover | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Progression Fitness UNIT 21 UNIT 21 NORTH WAY | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Walworth Sports Ground WALWORTH SPORTS PAVILION WALWORTH SPORTS PAVILION WALWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Icknield School RIVERWAY | 761 yd | |
| Alternative Fitness (Closed) Imperial Court Imperial Court Magellan Close | health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 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.