Shady Bower is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP1 2RE 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 Shady Bower, Salisbury, SP1 2RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 2RY, SP1 2RX, SP1 2QS, SP1 2QT, SP1 2RF, SP1 2RG, SP1 2JF, SP1 2QZ, SP1 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP1 2RE 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 2RE, 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 Shady Bower was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Salisbury Milford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shady Bower has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Salisbury Milford and the 806th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Highmount Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-08-28 | £200,819 |
| Flat 6 Eastmount Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-24 | £185,094 |
| Flat 3 Highmount Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-01-31 | £249,363 |
| Flat 2 Highmount Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-10-17 | £272,223 |
| Flat 1 Eastmount Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-09-08 | £155,794 |
SP1 2RE 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 2RE 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 Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 2out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Park Infants' School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,992 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 | 313 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA | - not rated | 104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 658 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 | 658 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outburst | Unit 5, Milford Industrial Estate | 303 yd | |
| Curio Coffee House @Phoenix Emporium | 115 Tollgate Road, Salisbury | 353 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior at | Wiltshire College Salisbury, Southampton Road | 424 yd | |
| Wessex Restaurant | Wiltshire College Salisbury, Southampton Road | 424 yd | |
| Naim Audio Ltd | Naim Audio Ltd, Dolphin Trading Estate | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers Bowls Club | Tollgate Road, Salisbury | 283 yd | |
| The Railway Inn/Dusthole | The Railway Inn, Tollgate Road | 353 yd | |
| The Huntsman Tavern | Gigant Street, Salisbury | 493 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | Winchester Street, Salisbury | 512 yd | |
| Kludo | Milford Street, Salisbury | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef China Takeaway | 62 Milford Street, Salisbury | 471 yd | |
| Lees Fish & Chips | Ground Floor, 37 Milford Street | 568 yd | |
| Dominic Pizza Kebab | 35 Milford Street, Salisbury | 568 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 24 Winchester Street, Salisbury | 605 yd | |
| Mani's Food Bar | 41 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 813 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Hatches Lane | 864 yd | |
| Tesco 3133 | Tesco Extra, Bourne Way | 952 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 962 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins C Of E Va Primary School Shady Bower | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 143 yd |
| Five Rivers Indoor Bowls Club Ltd TOLLGATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 159 yd |
| Gymies (Closed) VOLPOINT HOUSE VOLPOINT HOUSE TOLLGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 971 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.