Bourne Avenue is in Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP1 1LT 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 Bourne Avenue, Salisbury, SP1 1LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 1LP, SP1 1JQ, SP1 1LJ, SP1 1LS, SP1 1LN, SP1 3EX, SP1 1JX, SP1 3EY, SP1 3AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP1 1LT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SP1 1LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 30.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 52.9% | 44% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 48.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 89.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 89.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Avenue was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Salisbury Milford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Salisbury Milford and the 259th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bourne Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 1999-07-20 | £1,247,183 |
SP1 1LT 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Park Infants' School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,064 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chafyn Grove School Bourne Avenue , SP1 1LR | - not rated | 132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leehurst Swan School 19 Campbell Road , Salisbury SP1 3BQ | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Arts Centre Cafe | Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street | 759 yd | |
| Tinga | 2-4 Salt Lane, Salisbury | 811 yd | |
| McDonalds | 13-15 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 854 yd | |
| Special Wok Restaurant | 14 Endless Street, Salisbury | 854 yd | |
| Nani Seafood | 29 Milford Street, Salisbury | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wyndham Arms | Estcourt Road, Salisbury | 287 yd | |
| Wyndham Park Conservative Club | College Street, Salisbury | 399 yd | |
| Five Bells Inn | The Five Bells, Salt Lane | 651 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | Winchester Street, Salisbury | 736 yd | |
| The Royal George | Bedwin Street, Salisbury | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutneys | 37 Estcourt Road, Salisbury | 287 yd | |
| Popeyes | 39 Estcourt Road, Salisbury | 287 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 24 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 791 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Restaurant | 3 Rollestone Street, Salisbury | 811 yd | |
| Harbour | 11-13 Salt Lane, Salisbury | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 1,007 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 1,007 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 94 yd |
| Leehurst Swan School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 910 yd |
| Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Laverstock And Ford Sports Club Church Road | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School Church Road | grass pitches | 1,091 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.