Cross Keys Chequer is in Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP1 1EL is located in the Salisbury St Edmund's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Keys Chequer, Salisbury, SP1 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 1EY, SP1 1HB, SP1 1HE, SP1 2AJ, SP1 1ER, SP1 1DX, SP1 1AG, SP1 1AH, SP1 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP1 1EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 48.8% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 44.9% | 51.2% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SP1 1EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.1% | 54.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 23% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 53.8% | 47.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 37.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 43.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.6% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.2% | 78.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 69.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 69.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 13.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Keys Chequer was 259.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% higher than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Keys Chequer has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 49th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cross Keys Chequer, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,499 | 1997-09-30 | £20,835 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 1out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | - not rated | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | - not rated | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School 11 The Close , SP1 2EB | - not rated | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 1,722 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 757 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include Salisbury 18 Milford Street , SP1 2AP | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farringdon Centre School Lane , SP1 3YA | - not rated | 353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School School Lane , SP1 3YA | - not rated | 353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , SP1 3YA | - not rated | 355 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House 26 the Close , SP1 2EJ | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S'bury Coffee | Unit 10, 12 Cross Keys Chequer | 4 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 17, 17 Cross Keys Chequer | 5 yd | |
| Wildwood Restaurant | 18-19 Queen Street, Salisbury | 32 yd | |
| McDonalds | 13-15 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 52 yd | |
| Nandos | 1-5 Milford Street, Salisbury | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Escape Rooms Salisbury Ltd | Unit 23, 1 Cross Keys Chequer | 4 yd | |
| Your Only Young Once | Yo Yo, 6 Milford Street | 69 yd | |
| The Coach And Horses | Winchester Street, Salisbury | 104 yd | |
| The Market Inn | Butcher Row, Salisbury | 138 yd | |
| Kludo | Milford Street, Salisbury | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dusty Apron Bakery Ltd | 19 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 52 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Restaurant | 3 Rollestone Street, Salisbury | 84 yd | |
| ABS 12 LTD-Papa John's Pizza | 4 Endless Street, Salisbury | 100 yd | |
| Saray Kebab and Pizza | 5 Endless Street, Salisbury | 100 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 24 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 206 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 274 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 274 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 33 The Maltings, Salisbury | 323 yd | |
| Waitrose Petrol Forecourt | Waitrose Superstore, Churchill Way West | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 713 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Leehurst Swan School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 961 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.