Andover: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Hampshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across SP10, SP11.
Andover DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Andover
The Andover rental market in Hampshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,525 pcm and rents up roughly 5.1% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across SP10, SP11.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Andover.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
20 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Andover.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £624 | £7,488 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,188 | £14,256 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,485 | £17,820 |
| 3-bed house | £1,901 | £22,812 |
| 4-bed house | £2,450 | £29,400 |
Featured properties in Andover
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across SP10, SP11.
Buying in Andover
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£443,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.9%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Andover face medium competition with prices around £443,000 and growth of about 1.9% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Andover
With an average property price near £443,000 and gross yields around 5.9%, Andover offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.9% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.6/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Family homes near schools
- 2Furnished 1 bed flats
- 33 bed houses
- 4Pet-friendly rentals
Family living & schools in Andover
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Andover | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Andover Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Andover Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Andover Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| The Andover Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
Family facilities
- Andover Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Andover
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Andover Brasserie
1.5 mi from Andover centre
Spice of Andover
1.5 mi from Andover centre
Bella Cucina
1 mi from Andover centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.5 mi from Andover centre
Andover Tandoori
1.2 mi from Andover centre
Coffee & Co, Andover
1.7 mi from Andover centre
Socialising in Andover
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Andover
2.3 mi from Andover centre
The Railway Tavern
2 mi from Andover centre
Vault Bar
0.3 mi from Andover centre
Andover Live Lounge
1.8 mi from Andover centre
The Riverside Inn
1.6 mi from Andover centre
Andover Shopping Centre
1.7 mi from Andover centre
Things to do in Andover
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Andover Sports & Fitness
1 mi from Andover centre
Andover Cricket Club
0.3 mi from Andover centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.7 mi from Andover centre
Andover Cinema
1 mi from Andover centre
Riverside Walking Route
2.4 mi from Andover centre
Andover Adventure Park
2 mi from Andover centre
Commuting from Andover
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 32 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 32 min |
| Reading | Train | 20 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 29 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 24 min |
Local developments in Andover
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Andover town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near SP10
Approved
Andover retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Andover
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EPC Assessors in Andover
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Andover
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Andover must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Hampshire.
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