Juniper Close Andover, Test Valley
54 addresses across 6 postcodes (SO20,SP10), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40015787.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 22).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Test Valley costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Andover, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Charlton Hill Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); Flat (8). Built: 1996-2002 (20); 2003-2006 (4); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (7); rented (private) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Test Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,793 | £2,049 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,330 | £3,843 | £4,611 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 2,400 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Mountwood Nursing Home, Andover, Hampshire, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP10 3RA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 14 | unlikely |
| SO20 8QR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SP10 1QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SP10 1QW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SP10 3RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SP10 3XS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 60 m and 99 m above sea level (71 m on average); the ground rises about 39 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO20 8QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SP10 1QN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SP10 1QW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SP10 3RA | 100% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
| SP10 3RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SP10 3XS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Andover 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Grateley 281,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Whitchurch (Hampshire) 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cedar Walk Andover | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station DRT Andover | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | George Yard Car Park | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 30.1 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 78.6 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charlton Hill Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Andover Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weyhill Road (Dental Surgery) | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Basingstoke General Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,630 m² | 40 m |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | The Drove Allotments 2.1 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 3.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Balksbury hillfort, a scheduled monument, 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Balksbury hillfort | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Bury Hill camp | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cherrywell Bottom | Valley | 850 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Mill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Anna Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Barlows Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Gorse Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Bere Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 54 |
3 of the street's 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Test Valley: see them on the Test Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balksbury Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 260 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Balksbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Portway Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrow Way Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Anton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Anton Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 2 5 Pre School SP10 3RZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Balksbury Junior School SP10 3QP | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Balksbury Infant School SP10 3QP | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Brunos Coffee Shop SP10 3BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 2Tees Foods SP10 3NR | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Burbidge's Bakery SP10 3BH | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Oriental House SP10 3BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Nisa Local SP10 3PR | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Premier (Weyhill Road) SP10 3BH | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Kings Fish And Chips SP10 3BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Papa John's Pizza SP10 3BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Juniper Close (16); On or near Blossom Close (7); On or near Hibiscus Crescent (2); On or near Berry Way (2); On or near Elder Crescent (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SP10 3RA: 48 addresses of 50 in the postcode
- SO20 8QR: 2 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- SP10 1QN: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- SP10 1QW: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- SP10 3RZ: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
- SP10 3XS: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lilac Close · Beech Walk · Blossom Close · Elder Crescent · Cedar Walk · Berry Way · Floral Way · Sycamore Walk · Hibiscus Crescent · Towergate Industrial Park · Holly Walk · Honeysuckle Gardens
All the streets in SO20, SP10 and across Test Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.