Smeaton Road Andover, Test Valley
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (SP10), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40012637.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2005 the median was £394,700 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 5% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Andover, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Andover Health Centre Medical Pract, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | £394,700 | £394,700 | £394,700 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2020 | PLOT 16 SP10 3LF | Other | £200,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Sep 2018 | PLOT 17 SP10 3LF | Other | £170,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jun 2018 | PLOT 18 SP10 3LF | Other | £400,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Oct 2005 | PLOT 18 SP10 3LF | Detached | £394,700 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 720 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 3LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SP10 3ZE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 83 m and 89 m above sea level (87 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP10 3LF | 90% | 5% | 5% | 0% |
| SP10 3ZE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Andover 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Grateley 281,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Whitchurch (Hampshire) 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arkwright Gate Penton Corner | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Andover | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | A343 Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 31.7 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 78.9 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Andover Health Centre Medical Pract | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Andover Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weyhill Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Basingstoke General Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.5 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | The Drove Allotments 2.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Foxcott deserted medieval village, a scheduled monument, 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxcott deserted medieval village | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Plantation | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Anton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Weyhill Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Penton Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Cherrywell Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Piper's Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 890 m (0.6 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 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrow Way Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| John Hanson Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balksbury Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Football Club SP10 3LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Deluxe Ltd SP10 3UR | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Shane's Burger Van SP10 3FB | Mobile caterer | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Health And Independent Living Support (HILS) SP10 3LF | Distributors/Transporters | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Cambrook Foods Ltd SP10 3LF | Manufacturers/packers | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Pabulum Ltd SP10 3SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| McDonald's SP10 3ZL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Sally Beauty SP10 3ZL | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Andover Premier Inn SP10 3UX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Mitutoyo UK Ltd SP10 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hopkinson Way (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 53% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 78% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 53% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 26% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
Harrow Way · Hopkinson Way · Mitchell Close · Macadam Way · Whittle Road · Royce Close · Reith Way
All the streets in 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.