Byways Close is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP1 2QS 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 Byways Close, Salisbury, SP1 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 2QT, SP1 2RY, SP1 2RE, SP1 2JF, SP1 2QP, SP1 2RX, SP1 2RF, SP1 2JA, SP1 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP1 2QS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population 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 | 66.1% | 58% | -8.1% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 33.9% | 42% | 8.1% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
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 2QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 54.5% | 47.8% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 35% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.8% | 56.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 5.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 19.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 39.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 9.9% | 5% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.9% | 78.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 79.3% | 78% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 78.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 14.3% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byways Close was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Salisbury Milford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Byways Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Salisbury Milford and the 708th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Byways Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-11-06 | £324,679 |
| 5 Byways Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-03-03 | £313,857 |
| 5 Byways Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-08-19 | £244,017 |
| 7 Byways Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2015-11-20 | £280,539 |
| 6 Byways Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-03-05 | £324,583 |
SP1 2QS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SP1 2QS 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 1out of 4 | 149 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 | 173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | - not rated | 173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 873 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 | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School 11 The Close , SP1 2EB | - not rated | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Community 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 | 209 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA | - not rated | 173 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury College of Technology Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 368 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swan School for Boys 26 Elm Grove Road , SP1 1JW | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Godolphin Preparatory School Laverstock Road , SP1 2RB | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Salisbury College of Art Southampton Road , SP1 2PP | - not rated | 497 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outburst | Unit 5, Milford Industrial Estate | 322 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior at | Wiltshire College Salisbury, Southampton Road | 367 yd | |
| Wessex Restaurant | Wiltshire College Salisbury, Southampton Road | 367 yd | |
| Curio Coffee House @Phoenix Emporium | 115 Tollgate Road, Salisbury | 373 yd | |
| Naim Audio Ltd | Naim Audio Ltd, Dolphin Trading Estate | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers Bowls Club | Tollgate Road, Salisbury | 248 yd | |
| The Railway Inn/Dusthole | The Railway Inn, Tollgate Road | 372 yd | |
| The Huntsman Tavern | Gigant Street, Salisbury | 434 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | Winchester Street, Salisbury | 479 yd | |
| The Rai d'Or | The Rai Dor, Brown Street | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef China Takeaway | 62 Milford Street, Salisbury | 424 yd | |
| Lees Fish & Chips | Ground Floor, 37 Milford Street | 521 yd | |
| Dominic Pizza Kebab | 35 Milford Street, Salisbury | 521 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 24 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 569 yd | |
| Mani's Food Bar | 41 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 760 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Hatches Lane | 885 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 925 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 925 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 33 The Maltings, Salisbury | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 116 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 177 yd |
| Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 904 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.