Minster Street is in Wilton, Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP2 0BH is located in the Wilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Minster Street, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 0BG, SP2 0BE, SP2 0BA, SP2 0HL, SP2 0HF, SP2 0HT, SP2 0BD, SP2 0HJ, SP2 0HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP2 0BH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 55.6% | 48% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 44.4% | 52% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 SP2 0BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 37.3% | 45.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 26.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 36.3% | -13.2% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 23.5% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 19.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 26.7% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 92.3% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 91.9% | 84% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.6% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minster Street was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Fovant & Chalke Valley average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Minster Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Fovant & Chalke Valley and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% 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 Island House Minster Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2015-08-21 | £774,454 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton CofE Primary School Burcombe Lane , Wilton SP2 0ES | 1out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Xanten Way , SP2 9FL | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 5,383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 5,292 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 | 5,325 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 5,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Food Wilton Cafe | Wilton House, Wilton | 237 yd | |
| Role Play World | Unit 1a, The Wilton Shopping Village | 265 yd | |
| The Crafty Cup | 9 North Street, Wilton | 284 yd | |
| Cafe Blend | North Street, Wilton | 284 yd | |
| Wilton Grill and Pizza | 1 North Street, Wilton | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Club | 34 North Street, Wilton | 241 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Wilton, Salisbury | 252 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | West Street, Wilton | 333 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, King Street | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Fish Bar 2018 Ltd | 30 North Street, Wilton | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Wilton Post Office, 19-21 North Street | 250 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Meadow Playing Field Castle Lane | grass pitches | 388 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.