Pilgrims Gate is in Laverstock, Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP1 1AF is located in the Laverstock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilgrims Gate, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 1RZ, SP1 1RP, SP1 1RS, SP1 1AD, SP1 1RR, SP1 1RW, SP1 1PU, SP1 1RG, SP1 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP1 1AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 53.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 38.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.3% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 47.1% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 33.3% | 8.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 23.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 31.6% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.9% | 93.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 91.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 91.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilgrims Gate was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Alderbury & Whiteparish average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pilgrims Gate has the 22nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Alderbury & Whiteparish and the 716th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pilgrims Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £140,000 | 2008-06-30 | £169,605 |
| 6 Pilgrims Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-06-30 | £169,605 |
| 2 Pilgrims Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £140,000 | 2008-06-30 | £169,605 |
| 3 Pilgrims Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £152,500 | 2008-06-30 | £184,748 |
| 7 Pilgrims Gate, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £158,500 | 2008-06-27 | £192,017 |
SP1 1AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock 16 Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QX | - not rated | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock 16 Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QX | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 1out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | - not rated | 698 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wyvern St Edmund's Academy Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | - not rated | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Church of England Girls' School and Sports College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godolphin Preparatory School Laverstock Road , SP1 2RB | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Chafyn Grove School Bourne Avenue , SP1 1LR | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swan School for Boys 26 Elm Grove Road , SP1 1JW | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leehurst Swan School 19 Campbell Road , Salisbury SP1 3BQ | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Inn | Duck Lane, Laverstock | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Aroma | Nos 18 And 18a, Church Road | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School Church Road | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Laverstock And Ford Sports Club Church Road | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Wyvern College CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| St Edmunds Girls School CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Church Road Grass Pitches Church Road | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic School CHURCH ROAD | 878 yd | |
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.