Andover vs Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Andover wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
£375,110
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
216.2
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
71.2
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
£35,246
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) commands an average of £375,110, compared with £375,110 in Andover – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) it is a flat at £166,573.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Andover (£552,539 vs £552,539).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Andover and Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Andover. There are 17 schools in Andover and 2 in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane).
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Andover | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 397.5 Mbps in Andover and 216.2 Mbps in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 82.3% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 35.2% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane).
Andover is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (398 vs 216 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane), scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Andover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,230 in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane).
Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,245.5 in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) and £32,384 in Andover. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 43.7 in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 63.2% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 66.8% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Andover has a population of 48,484 and Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) has 5,291.
| Indicator | Andover | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 5,291 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £35,245.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 35.5% |
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