The Close is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP1 2EB is located in the Salisbury Harnham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 2SH, SP1 2SB, SP1 2SE, SP1 2DN, SP1 2SD, SP1 2EH, SP1 2PH, SP1 2HB, SP1 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP1 2EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.5% | 48.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.5% | 39.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 38.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 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 | 54.2% | 49.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 33% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around SP1 2EB this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 47.7% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 85.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 83.8% | 77.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 77.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 1378.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 641.8% higher than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Close has the highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 507.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fielding House, 14A The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £2,275,000 | 2023-01-12 | £2,329,600 |
| 21B The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2019-09-24 | £350,918 |
| 1 21 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-09-17 | £470,880 |
| 12 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2019-06-25 | £1,856,000 |
| 9 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2019-05-29 | £2,294,737 |
SP1 2EB 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Other | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,400 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 | 148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,676 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 | 822 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close , SP1 2EQ | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 701 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 | 701 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Sarocha | 71 New Street, Salisbury | 164 yd | |
| Bell Tower Tearooms | 32 North Walk, The Close | 195 yd | |
| The Antelope Cafe | 37 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 210 yd | |
| Noodle Camp | 39 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 210 yd | |
| My Comic Soda Bar | 45-49 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wig And Quill Inn | New Street, Salisbury | 164 yd | |
| Old House Cafe Ltd | The New Inn, New Street | 164 yd | |
| Catering Contracts | The New Inn, New Street | 164 yd | |
| Cosy Club Salisbury | College Chambers, 49 New Street | 164 yd | |
| The Bell & Crown | The Cloisters, Catherine Street | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mani's Food Bar | 41 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 210 yd | |
| Greggs | 2 Old George Mall, Salisbury | 233 yd | |
| Juice Point & Vape Point | 1 Old George Mall, Salisbury | 298 yd | |
| Babylon Shawarma | 72 New Canal, Salisbury | 347 yd | |
| Romanco | 70 New Canal, Salisbury | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 289 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 33 The Maltings, Salisbury | 489 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 589 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 23 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 261 yd |
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 723 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Harnham Cricket Ground Harnham Road | grass pitches | 1,065 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 256.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.