Charlton Village sits on the edge of Andover, blending a quiet, rural Hampshire setting with easy access to the town's shops, schools and transport links. The village itself, covered by the Charlton & the Pentons neighbourhood, offers local pubs, convenience stores and fitness venues, with an Outstanding-rated infant school and consistently low crime rates. Supermarkets, pharmacies and GP surgeries sit just outside the immediate area in neighbouring Andover neighbourhoods, so you'll likely need a car for day-to-day errands, though the A303 makes getting around straightforward. The surrounding Andover neighbourhoods each add their own flavour to the wider area. Andover Romans and Andover Harroway offer family-friendly living with good schools and falling crime, while Andover Millway stands out for its railway station and direct trains to Basingstoke and London Waterloo. Andover St Mary's brings genuine town-centre convenience, with shops, restaurants and a bus station all within walking distance, plus some of the most affordable property prices in the area. Bourne Valley, meanwhile, offers a more upmarket rural alternative, with detached homes averaging £782,941 and one of the lowest crime rates in the region. Across the board, these neighbourhoods share strong themes: good air quality, falling crime rates, and a reliance on cars for commuting and errands, balanced by pockets of excellent public transport in areas like Millway and St Mary's. House prices vary considerably, from affordable flats around £146,000 in Harroway to premium detached homes nearing £783,000 in Bourne Valley, giving buyers plenty of choice depending on budget and lifestyle. Whether you want village charm, town-centre convenience or a family-friendly suburb with good schools, the Charlton Village area and its neighbouring Andover wards offer a well-rounded mix of rural character and urban practicality.