Postcode report
SP10 1BH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Test Valley
About SP10 1BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
SP10 1BH is a postcode in Andover St Mary's, Test Valley, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SP10 1BH, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SP10 1BH are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SP10 1BH is based on Test Valley 018 Census 2021. It covers 5,077 residents, 1,643 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near SP10 1BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SP10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £310k from 45 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SP10 1BH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SP10 1BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SP10 1BH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SP10 1BH
Is SP10 1BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SP10 1BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SP10 1BH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SP10 1BH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SP10 1BH?
LocaleIQ matched SP10 1BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SP10 1BH?
The latest median sold price is £310k based on 45 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SP10 1BH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.