Friary Lane is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP1 2HA 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 Friary Lane, Salisbury, SP1 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 2AH, SP1 2SF, SP1 2HH, SP1 2HB, SP1 2LF, SP1 2HE, SP1 2HP, SP1 2HR, SP1 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP1 2HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 55.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 45.7% | 44.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 2HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 37.5% | 45.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 24.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 44.5% | 48.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2HA this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 30.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 16.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.2% | 83.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 88.9% | 79.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 80% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friary Lane was 119.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friary Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 193rd highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge, 80 Friary Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-07-28 | £76,230 |
| Orchard Cottage Friary Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2021-05-20 | £235,237 |
| 30 Friary Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2021-03-05 | £267,042 |
| 30 Friary Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-07-11 | £213,660 |
| 22 St Osmunds House Friary Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-03-31 | £171,086 |
The percentage of student residents living in SP1 2HA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 1out of 4 | 828 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 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School 11 The Close , SP1 2EB | - not rated | 283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,070 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 594 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 | 208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury College of Art Southampton Road , SP1 2PP | - not rated | 335 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House 26 the Close , SP1 2EJ | - not rated | 386 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Salisbury College of Technology Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 427 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Salisbury 18 Milford Street , SP1 2AP | - not rated | 539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jade | 109A Exeter Street, Salisbury | 61 yd | |
| The Antelope Cafe | 37 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 390 yd | |
| Noodle Camp | 39 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 390 yd | |
| My Comic Soda Bar | 45-49 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 395 yd | |
| Bell Tower Tearooms | 32 North Walk, The Close | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell & Crown | The Cloisters, Catherine Street | 359 yd | |
| The Huntsman Tavern | Gigant Street, Salisbury | 398 yd | |
| The Wig And Quill Inn | New Street, Salisbury | 420 yd | |
| Old House Cafe Ltd | The New Inn, New Street | 420 yd | |
| Catering Contracts | The New Inn, New Street | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mani's Food Bar | 41 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 390 yd | |
| Greggs | 2 Old George Mall, Salisbury | 488 yd | |
| Chef China Takeaway | 62 Milford Street, Salisbury | 540 yd | |
| Dominic Pizza Kebab | 35 Milford Street, Salisbury | 546 yd | |
| Lees Fish & Chips | Ground Floor, 37 Milford Street | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 33 The Maltings, Salisbury | 745 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 834 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 232 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 638 yd |
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,040 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.