The Paragon, Salisbury, SP2 7EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP2 7EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55%	51.4%	-3.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	45%	48.6%	3.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	41.6%	36.8%	-4.8%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	18.7%	25.4%	6.7%	44.2%	-18.8%
Separated	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	20.5%	11.8%	-8.7%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	18.1%	22.8%	4.7%	6.1%	16.7%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	27.2%	25.1%	-2.1%	48.4%	-23.3%
Good health	35%	35.1%	0.1%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	26.7%	28.7%	2.0%	12.7%	16.0%
Bad health	7.8%	6.8%	-1.0%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	3.3%	4.4%	1.1%	1.2%	3.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.2%	27.1%	-12.1%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	10%	-0.8%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	7.9%	-4.8%	13.4%	-5.5%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	6.1%	2.5%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6%	13.5%	7.5%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	27.1%	7.8%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	8.4%	8.3%	-0.1%	2.8%	5.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.9%	3.2%	-0.7%	1.1%	2.1%
Chinese	0%	2%	2.0%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	1.7%	2%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.5%	-0.9%
Other Black	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
White	93.3%	84.9%	-8.4%	81.4%	3.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.4% 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	88.3%	85.4%	-2.9%	83.2%	2.2%
European Union	4.4%	4.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.6%	6.7%	1.1%	5.6%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.8%	86.1%	-1.7%	83.2%	2.9%
10+ Years	1.1%	6.4%	5.3%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	2.8%	2.4%	-0.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	3.3%	2.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	5%	2.8%	-2.2%	1.9%	0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.2%	76.7%	-15.5%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
No passport held	31.6%	13.5%	18.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.5%	37.2%	-7.7%
Christian	45.4%	46.2%	-0.8%
Muslim	4.4%	6.5%	-2.1%
Not answered	20.7%	6.0%	14.7%

Safety

Is The Paragon Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paragon was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

The Paragon has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village and the 533rd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SP2 7EH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 The Paragon are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wiltshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Paragon, Salisbury, SP2 7EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP2 7EH

Average Price
£918,431

Semi-Detached
£918,431

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Paragon

Average Price
£960,014

Semi-Detached
£976,863

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£875,769

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ParagonStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 The Paragon, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£935,000	2025-07-10	£962,855
4 The Paragon, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£825,000	2018-06-29	£1,033,243
1 The Paragon, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£626,000	2015-12-17	£895,396
3 The Paragon, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2014-02-10	£1,069,921
1 The Paragon, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2012-11-12	£875,769

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP2 7EH

Employment

SP2 7EH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SP2 7EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	51
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	16
Part-Time Employee	14
Unemployed	8
Self-Employed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Education	3
Human health and social work activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Construction	2
Information and communication	2
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ	3out of 4	111 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG	4out of 4	427 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW	3out of 4	1,448 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	2out of 4	1,777 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 Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	4out of 4	1,077 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED	4out of 4	1,485 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS	3out of 4	2,487 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE	3out of 4	2,978 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD	3out of 4	3,020 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	2,067 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY	- not rated	770 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA	- not rated	1,265 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	1,295 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA	- not rated	1,295 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	1,295 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	Distance
Munchies Kitchen Salisbury Ltd @	Law Courts, Wilton Road	158 yd
Fountain Cafe	Salisbury Medical Practice, Fisherton House	228 yd
Everest Brasserie	155 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	299 yd
SP2 Community Centre	159 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	299 yd
Yeti Kitchen	Balti House Salisbury Limited, 139 Fisherton Street	343 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village Freehouse	The Village, Wilton Road	115 yd
St Paul's Conservative Club	41 Devizes Road, Salisbury	149 yd
Fisherton Working Mens Club	15 Wilton Road, Salisbury	188 yd
The Devizes Inn	Devizes Road, Salisbury	205 yd
Duke of York	York Road, Salisbury	316 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hoi Fan	31 Devizes Road, Salisbury	149 yd
Saffron	17 Wilton Road, Salisbury	188 yd
Snack Packers	3 Wilton Road, Salisbury	188 yd
Desi Spice Hut	157 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	299 yd
King's Wok	141 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	299 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Petrol Forecourt	Waitrose Superstore, Churchill Way West	598 yd
Waitrose Superstore	Churchill Way West, Salisbury	598 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd	33 The Maltings, Salisbury	907 yd
Tesco Metro 3151	21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury	932 yd
Iceland	33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury	932 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sarum St Pauls Ce Primary School WESTMINSTER ROAD	grass pitches	468 yd
Riverside Tennis Club Coldharbour Lane	tennis courts	552 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	586 yd
Five Rivers Health And Well-Being Centre HULSE ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	739 yd
Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET	health and fitness suite	744 yd
South Wilts Grammar School For Girls STRATFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,049 yd
Middle Street Meadow Middle Street	grass pitches	1,080 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%

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

Overview of SP2 7EH