Brown Street is in Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP1 2AS is located in the Salisbury St Edmund's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brown Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 2LH, SP1 2AP, SP1 2LJ, SP1 2DF, SP1 2DH, SP1 2AJ, SP1 2DD, SP1 2DA, SP1 2BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP1 2AS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 54.5% | 47.2% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 52.8% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 38.5% | 41% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 30.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 16.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 9.2% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) 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 | 41.9% | 30.9% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 27.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 25.9% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.5% | 89.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 89.3% | 84.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 84% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Street was 771.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 315.1% higher than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brown Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 9th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 453.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 - 27 Brown Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-08 | £417,891 |
| 41 Brown Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-02-26 | £813,883 |
| 21 Brown Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-23 | £298,424 |
| 29A Brown Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-06-15 | £165,709 |
| 39 Brown Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-08-14 | £426,757 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SP1 2AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,361 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 | 717 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close , SP1 2EQ | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rude Giant Beer House + Hop Garden | 29 Brown Street, Salisbury | 13 yd | |
| Epic Bars (Salisbury) @ The Chapel | 34 Milford Street, Salisbury | 74 yd | |
| Nani Seafood | 29 Milford Street, Salisbury | 87 yd | |
| Charlies Cafe | 35 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 90 yd | |
| My Comic Soda Bar | 45-49 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rai d'Or | The Rai Dor, Brown Street | 13 yd | |
| Kludo | Milford Street, Salisbury | 74 yd | |
| Lounge 30 | 30 Milford Street, Salisbury | 74 yd | |
| Your Only Young Once | Yo Yo, 6 Milford Street | 123 yd | |
| The Huntsman Tavern | Gigant Street, Salisbury | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Pizza Kebab | 35 Milford Street, Salisbury | 74 yd | |
| Lees Fish & Chips | Ground Floor, 37 Milford Street | 74 yd | |
| Mani's Food Bar | 41 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 113 yd | |
| Chef China Takeaway | 62 Milford Street, Salisbury | 122 yd | |
| Chick-O-Land | 10 New Canal, Salisbury | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 234 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 33 The Maltings, Salisbury | 446 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 448 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 563 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,026 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 | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| 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 | 15.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.