Devizes Road, Salisbury, SP2 7LT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP2 7LT has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	52.4%	47%	-5.4%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	47.6%	53%	5.4%	49.0%	4.0%

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	36.4%	38%	1.6%	37.9%	0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	45.5%	43.8%	-1.7%	44.2%	-0.4%
Separated	4.5%	2.9%	-1.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	11.1%	13%	1.9%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.7%	45.1%	-8.6%	48.4%	-3.3%
Good health	31.3%	37.9%	6.6%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	11.8%	13.8%	2.0%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	16.2%	13.1%	-3.1%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	9.9%	-4.2%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	14.6%	-2.6%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	3%	7.5%	4.5%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	20.7%	5.5%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	29.3%	31.5%	2.2%	33.8%	-2.3%
Other	5.1%	2.8%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	96.3%	98%	1.7%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% 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	89.8%	89.7%	-0.1%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	6.5%	9.5%	3.0%	6.1%	3.4%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	0%	-2.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.4%	89.7%	0.3%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	1.2%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.8%	37.2%	8.6%
Christian	47.4%	46.2%	1.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Devizes Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devizes Road was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Devizes Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village and the 169th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

🔎 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 7LT, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (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 Devizes Road are based on 640 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 Devizes Road, Salisbury, SP2 7LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP2 7LT

Average Price
£305,377

Semi-Detached
£290,116

Terraced
£332,002

Detached
£334,111

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Devizes Road

Average Price
£312,598

Semi-Detached
£354,616

Terraced
£287,050

Detached
£410,859

Flats/Maisonettes
£176,966

Other
£171,206

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Devizes Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
142 Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£277,500	2025-02-03	£288,923
172 Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-09-03	£287,765
166 Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-02-28	£223,767
166 Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2020-01-03	£229,312
176 Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£211,000	2019-03-29	£267,818

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP2 7LT

Employment

SP2 7LT 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	107
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	19
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	9
Construction	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG	4out of 4	227 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ	3out of 4	409 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	3out of 4	952 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	2out of 4	1,697 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	943 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED	4out of 4	1,804 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS	3out of 4	2,212 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE	3out of 4	2,990 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD	3out of 4	3,025 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	2,335 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	1,049 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA	- not rated	1,442 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	1,488 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA	- not rated	1,488 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	1,488 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	416 yd
The Wood Bar Ltd.	Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Road	518 yd
Fountain Cafe	Salisbury Medical Practice, Fisherton House	562 yd
Everest Brasserie	155 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	638 yd
SP2 Community Centre	159 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	638 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Devizes Inn	Devizes Road, Salisbury	212 yd
St Paul's Conservative Club	41 Devizes Road, Salisbury	395 yd
The Horse And Groom	Wilton Road, Salisbury	418 yd
The Village Freehouse	The Village, Wilton Road	479 yd
Fisherton Working Mens Club	15 Wilton Road, Salisbury	531 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hoi Fan	31 Devizes Road, Salisbury	395 yd
Saffron	17 Wilton Road, Salisbury	531 yd
Snack Packers	3 Wilton Road, Salisbury	531 yd
Desi Spice Hut	157 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	638 yd
King's Wok	141 Fisherton Street, Salisbury	638 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Petrol Forecourt	Waitrose Superstore, Churchill Way West	564 yd
Waitrose Superstore	Churchill Way West, Salisbury	564 yd
Co-op Welcome	207 Wilton Road, Salisbury	879 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sarum St Pauls Ce Primary School WESTMINSTER ROAD	grass pitches	150 yd
Riverside Tennis Club Coldharbour Lane	tennis courts	192 yd
Five Rivers Health And Well-Being Centre HULSE ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	515 yd
South Wilts Grammar School For Girls STRATFORD ROAD	grass pitches	874 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	884 yd
Victoria Park Castle Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,015 yd
Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET	health and fitness suite	1,056 yd
Pembroke Park Primary School DEVIZES ROAD	grass pitches	1,066 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	130 Mbit/s
Average download speed	280.7 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	27.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SP2 7LT