Castle Road, Salisbury, SP1 3RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP1 3RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	49.3%	49%	-0.3%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	50.7%	51%	0.3%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SP1 3RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.3%	27.5%	1.2%	37.9%	-10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	56.1%	-1.0%	44.2%	11.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.1%	9.3%	2.2%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	7.5%	4.1%	-3.4%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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 (87%) 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	55.4%	53.7%	-1.7%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	32.9%	33.3%	0.4%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	9.3%	11.8%	2.5%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 3RX this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.8%	8.9%	-3.9%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	8.6%	-7.9%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	19.3%	6.9%	13.4%	5.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	4.5%	-0.8%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	16.4%	1.4%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	34.2%	42%	7.8%	33.8%	8.2%
Other	3.8%	0.4%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Other Asian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.8%	97.6%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	95%	92.9%	-2.1%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	92.3%	-1.6%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0.9%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	48.4%	46.2%	2.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Castle Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Castle Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village and the 507th lowest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SP1 3RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castle Road are based on 258 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Salisbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Castle Road, Salisbury, SP1 3RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP1 3RX

Average Price
£382,179

Semi-Detached
£360,939

Terraced
£313,240

Detached
£446,643

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Road

Average Price
£453,850

Semi-Detached
£411,704

Terraced
£412,037

Detached
£590,569

Flats/Maisonettes
£182,878

Other
£112,241

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
175 Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2025-11-20	£458,153
191 Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-10-01	£370,366
207 Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-01-17	£351,737
179 Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£327,500	2024-05-09	£348,851
189 Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-05-02	£399,448

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP1 3RX

Employment

SP1 3RX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Construction	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyndham Park Infants' School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	- not rated	752 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wyndham Park Infants' School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	- not rated	752 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	- not rated	774 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	3out of 4	774 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greentrees Primary School Sycamore Drive , Bishopdown SP1 3GZ	- not rated	1,264 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	- not rated	683 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	3out of 4	683 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU	- not rated	1,873 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE	- not rated	2,060 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE	- not rated	2,060 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	- not rated	1,635 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ	- not rated	1,640 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ	- not rated	2,536 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW	- not rated	2,615 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	- not rated	715 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	3out of 4	715 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU	- not rated	962 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leehurst Swan School 19 Campbell Road , Salisbury SP1 3BQ	- not rated	1,204 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Farringdon Centre School Lane , SP1 3YA	- not rated	1,599 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wood Bar Ltd.	Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Road		937 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salisbury Rugby Club Bar	Salisbury Rugby Club, Castle Road	315 yd
Salisbury Bowling Club	Devonshire Road, Salisbury	765 yd
Old Castle Harvester	Old Castle Road, Salisbury	812 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Upshake and Brew	1 Victoria Road, Salisbury		804 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	74 Castle Road, Salisbury		190 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hudsons Field LAND AT LAND AT CASTLE ROAD	grass pitches	393 yd
Victoria Park Castle Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	526 yd
South Wilts Grammar School For Girls STRATFORD ROAD	grass pitches	683 yd
The Portway Stratford Road	grass pitches	757 yd
Five Rivers Health And Well-Being Centre HULSE ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	942 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	240.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SP1 3RX