St Marks Avenue is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP1 3DW 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 St Marks Avenue, Salisbury, SP1 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP1 3HG, SP1 3BN, SP1 3EP, SP1 3BE, SP1 3HF, SP1 3BJ, SP1 3BW, SP1 3DD, SP1 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP1 3DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.6% | 33.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.8% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 13.7% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 21.2% | 15.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 20.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 36.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0.5% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 93% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marks Avenue was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Laverstock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Marks Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Laverstock and the 125th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 St Marks Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2025-03-05 | £1,198,956 |
| 101 St Marks Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-10-30 | £765,121 |
| 76B St Marks Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-02-19 | £793,933 |
| 88 St Marks Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-11-14 | £618,557 |
| 87 St Marks Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-08-08 | £1,022,222 |
SP1 3DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 2out of 4 | 120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Park Infants' School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 4out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greentrees Primary School Sycamore Drive , Bishopdown SP1 3GZ | - not rated | 1,194 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 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,793 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leehurst Swan School 19 Campbell Road , Salisbury SP1 3BQ | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafyn Grove School Bourne Avenue , SP1 1LR | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 1,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amouri Cafe | Warners House, 123 Castle Street | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Salisbury | 501 yd | |
| Wyndham Park Conservative Club | College Street, Salisbury | 799 yd | |
| The Wyndham Arms | Estcourt Road, Salisbury | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upshake and Brew | 1 Victoria Road, Salisbury | 727 yd | |
| Chutneys | 37 Estcourt Road, Salisbury | 808 yd | |
| Popeyes | 39 Estcourt Road, Salisbury | 808 yd | |
| Yummy Express | 1 Hamilton Road, Salisbury | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 74 Castle Road, Salisbury | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leehurst Swan School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 421 yd |
| Chafyn Grove School BOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Bishopdown GILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Victoria Park Castle Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| South Wilts Grammar School For Girls STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Laverstock And Ford Sports Club Church Road | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 197.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.