Malthouse Lane is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP2 7RF is located in the Salisbury St Edmund's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 7RB, SP2 7SU, SP2 7TY, SP2 7TE, SP2 7QY, SP2 7UX, SP2 7RW, SP2 7RG, SP2 7ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP2 7RF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52.7% | 47.6% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52.4% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 7RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 54.3% | 43.6% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 29% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 49.2% | 39.2% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 40.4% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 7.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 39.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.1% | 88.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 65.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 17.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 65.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 12% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malthouse Lane was 742.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 736.9% higher than the Salisbury Milford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Malthouse Lane has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Salisbury Milford and the 10th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 188.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin House Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2004-09-16 | £676,424 |
| Griffin House Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2000-08-04 | £628,927 |
| Griffin House Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 1998-04-30 | £867,429 |
SP2 7RF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,353 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 687 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 | 687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close , SP1 2EQ | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anokaa Restaurant | Anokaa, 60-64 Fisherton Street | 15 yd | |
| Splash of Colour | 72 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 43 yd | |
| Thai Orchid Restaurant | 58A Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 43 yd | |
| Wiltshire Council | City Hall, Malthouse Lane | 44 yd | |
| Flamingo Restaurant | 25 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Tap | 12-14 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 137 yd | |
| The Bishops Mill | Bishops Mill, 7 The Maltings | 194 yd | |
| Railway Social Club | Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 217 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Bridge Street, Salisbury | 256 yd | |
| Caboose | South Western Road, Salisbury | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 52 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 43 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 46 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 43 yd | |
| KK's Chinese Takeaway | 102 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 119 yd | |
| Amigos Pizza | 20 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 137 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 18 Fisherton Street, Salisbury | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 33 The Maltings, Salisbury | 194 yd | |
| Tesco Metro 3151 | 21-25 Castle Street, Salisbury | 287 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Castle Street, Salisbury | 287 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 418 yd | |
| Waitrose Petrol Forecourt | Waitrose Superstore, Churchill Way West | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Salisbury) (Closed) 52A 52A FISHERTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 32 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Salisbury) SUMMERLOCK APPROACH | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 143 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Mygym Health & Fitness 16-22 16-22 GUILDER LANE | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Sarum St Pauls Ce Primary School WESTMINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Five Rivers Health And Well-Being Centre HULSE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,068 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.