The Crescent is in Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP1 1HY is located in the Salisbury Milford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Salisbury, SP1 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 1HZ, SP1 1HX, SP1 1HU, SP1 1JN, SP1 1JA, SP1 1HS, SP1 1HW, SP1 1NE, SP1 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP1 1HY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 48.9% | 47.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 1HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 44.6% | 45% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 35.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 13.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 50.2% | 42.6% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 42.1% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around SP1 1HY this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 41% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 89% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 81.4% | 73.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 14.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 73.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 9.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Salisbury Milford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Salisbury Milford and the 165th lowest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Crescent, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-08-26 | £535,574 |
| 4 The Crescent, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £556,500 | 2021-10-15 | £626,372 |
| 3 The Crescent, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2019-04-18 | £473,984 |
| Parking Area At 2 The Crescent, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-05-01 | £483,559 |
| 2 The Crescent, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-05-01 | £553,216 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 437 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 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | - not rated | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 611 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 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 2,704 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 | 514 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan School for Boys 26 Elm Grove Road , SP1 1JW | - not rated | 151 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA | - not rated | 267 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Salisbury 18 Milford Street , SP1 2AP | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin Preparatory School Laverstock Road , SP1 2RB | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , SP1 3YA | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nani Seafood | 29 Milford Street, Salisbury | 286 yd | |
| Epic Bars (Salisbury) @ The Chapel | 34 Milford Street, Salisbury | 291 yd | |
| Rude Giant Beer House + Hop Garden | 29 Brown Street, Salisbury | 329 yd | |
| Nandos | 1-5 Milford Street, Salisbury | 363 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 17, 17 Cross Keys Chequer | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor And Hope | Winchester Street, Salisbury | 181 yd | |
| The Coach And Horses | Winchester Street, Salisbury | 274 yd | |
| Five Bells Inn | The Five Bells, Salt Lane | 282 yd | |
| Kludo | Milford Street, Salisbury | 291 yd | |
| Lounge 30 | 30 Milford Street, Salisbury | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef China Takeaway | 62 Milford Street, Salisbury | 221 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 24 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 274 yd | |
| Lees Fish & Chips | Ground Floor, 37 Milford Street | 291 yd | |
| Dominic Pizza Kebab | 35 Milford Street, Salisbury | 291 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Restaurant | 3 Rollestone Street, Salisbury | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 545 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 624 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 33 The Maltings, Salisbury | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 266 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 438 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Leehurst Swan School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 887 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.