Melvin Close, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP1 1PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57%	51.2%	-5.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	43%	48.8%	5.8%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 1PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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	18.9%	19.7%	0.8%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	55.8%	54.9%	-0.9%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	9.5%	11.4%	1.9%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	13.7%	11.4%	-2.3%	6.1%	5.3%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35%	34.6%	-0.4%	48.4%	-13.8%
Good health	42.1%	35.1%	-7.0%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	20.1%	25.6%	5.5%	12.7%	12.9%
Bad health	2.3%	4.3%	2.0%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.6%	18.8%	-12.8%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	8.9%	-1.6%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	10.5%	-2.7%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	9.9%	4.6%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	17.8%	4.1%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	31.4%	13.0%	33.8%	-2.4%
Other	7.4%	2.6%	-4.8%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.3%	94.8%	-1.5%	81.4%	13.4%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	98.1%	91%	-7.1%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	0.5%	3.3%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	91%	-5.3%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0.5%	6.6%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.6%	37.2%	-14.6%
Christian	71.2%	46.2%	25.0%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Melvin Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melvin Close was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Alderbury & Whiteparish average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Melvin Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Alderbury & Whiteparish and the 416th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SP1 1PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Melvin Close are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Salisbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Melvin Close, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP1 1PG

Average Price
£350,138

Semi-Detached
£341,143

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£364,756

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melvin Close

Average Price
£331,406

Semi-Detached
£328,631

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£359,512

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£18,379

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melvin CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Melvin Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2023-10-27	£368,000
1 Melvin Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2023-07-18	£370,753
6 Melvin Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2023-06-27	£462,188
3 Melvin Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2023-06-06	£527,730
5 Melvin Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2021-11-18	£437,769

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP1 1PG

Employment

SP1 1PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SP1 1PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	41
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	15
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	722 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	896 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	2out of 4	1,562 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wyndham Park Infants' School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	4out of 4	1,607 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG	3out of 4	1,744 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE	3out of 4	1,069 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD	3out of 4	1,132 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY	3out of 4	1,272 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED	4out of 4	1,570 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	4out of 4	2,029 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ	- not rated	1,008 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chafyn Grove School Bourne Avenue , SP1 1LR	- not rated	748 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA	- not rated	769 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Leehurst Swan School 19 Campbell Road , Salisbury SP1 3BQ	- not rated	1,202 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT	- not rated	1,278 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA	- not rated	1,278 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curio Coffee House @Phoenix Emporium	115 Tollgate Road, Salisbury	830 yd
Outburst	Unit 5, Milford Industrial Estate	836 yd
Pausa Cafe at Dunelm	Units 1 And 2, Bourne Retail Park	862 yd
Naim Audio Ltd	Naim Audio Ltd, Dolphin Trading Estate	894 yd
Costa Coffee	Starbucks Coffee, Dolphin Trading Estate	927 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duck Inn	Duck Lane, Laverstock	311 yd
The Railway Inn/Dusthole	The Railway Inn, Tollgate Road	830 yd
Five Rivers Bowls Club	Tollgate Road, Salisbury	1,042 yd
The Wyndham Arms	Estcourt Road, Salisbury	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Classic Aroma	Nos 18 And 18a, Church Road	884 yd
YO To Go	Tesco Extra, Bourne Way	1,006 yd
Chutneys	37 Estcourt Road, Salisbury	1,056 yd
Popeyes	39 Estcourt Road, Salisbury	1,056 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Lidl, Hatches Lane		964 yd
Tesco 3133	Tesco Extra, Bourne Way		1,006 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD	health and fitness suite	842 yd
The Godolphin School Milford Hill	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	846 yd
Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	851 yd
St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower	grass pitches	855 yd
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Church Road	grass pitches	929 yd
Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD	indoor bowls	986 yd
Laverstock And Ford Sports Club Church Road	grass pitches	996 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.