There are so many reasons why Andover, Hampshire, is a great place to live We'll be straight up with you - we might be a little biased. But Andover is a great place to live. Nestled to the north of the county of Hampshire, it has much more to offer than first meets the eye. This is why we love Andover. Share your views on what you like about the town below. Friendly faces Andoverians are friendly folk. Whether it’s a stranger wishing you good morning in the street or someone at the bus stop pausing to have a chat, our town isn’t short of cheerful people.