Faraday Centre is in Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP2 7NR is located in the Salisbury St Paul's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Centre, Salisbury, SP2 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 7PP, SP2 7NS, SP2 7NW, SP2 7NP, SP2 7NN, SP2 7NU, SP2 7HL, SP2 7PY, SP2 7PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP2 7NR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.3% | 31.3% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 45.8% | 20.3% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 8.1% | -13.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 33.9% | 43.4% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 38.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.6% | 17.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 83.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 89.7% | 80.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 9% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 80.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Centre was 391.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 605.4% higher than the Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faraday Centre has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village and the 22nd highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 255.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Faraday Centre, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-06-01 | £220,946 |
SP2 7NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,214 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 1,570 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 | 1,582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 1,582 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 | 1,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Cafe | Salisbury Medical Practice, Fisherton House | 245 yd | |
| Saffron Blues Cafe limited | Snack Cabin, Brunel Road | 296 yd | |
| Munchies Kitchen Salisbury Ltd @ | Law Courts, Wilton Road | 358 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Salisbury Railway Station, South Western Road | 465 yd | |
| Everest Brasserie | 155 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | Wilton Road, Salisbury | 441 yd | |
| The Village Freehouse | The Village, Wilton Road | 486 yd | |
| Fisherton Working Mens Club | 15 Wilton Road, Salisbury | 535 yd | |
| St Paul's Conservative Club | 41 Devizes Road, Salisbury | 604 yd | |
| Caboose | South Western Road, Salisbury | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Catering LTD | Unit 22, Norton Enterprise Park | 431 yd | |
| Saffron | 17 Wilton Road, Salisbury | 535 yd | |
| Snack Packers | 3 Wilton Road, Salisbury | 535 yd | |
| Desi Spice Hut | 157 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 578 yd | |
| King's Wok | 141 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 207 Wilton Road, Salisbury | 854 yd | |
| Waitrose Petrol Forecourt | Waitrose Superstore, Churchill Way West | 1,062 yd | |
| Waitrose Superstore | Churchill Way West, Salisbury | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Street Meadow Middle Street | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Sarum St Pauls Ce Primary School WESTMINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Riverside Tennis Club Coldharbour Lane | tennis courts | 959 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.