Chichester Close is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP2 8AQ is located in the Salisbury Harnham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chichester Close, Salisbury, SP2 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 8AG, SP2 8AR, SP2 8AH, SP2 8AF, SP2 8AN, SP2 8AE, SP2 8AW, SP2 8QA, SP2 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP2 8AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31.5% | 31.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 48.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 52.9% | 43.4% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 40.1% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 16.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 30% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 87.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 90.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chichester Close was 141.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chichester Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 140th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Chichester Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-03-26 | £473,888 |
| 54 Chichester Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,100 | 2024-05-08 | £338,969 |
| 50 Chichester Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2021-06-22 | £285,640 |
| 36 Chichester Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-01-21 | £305,372 |
| 14 Chichester Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-31 | £314,375 |
SP2 8AQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford CofE (VC) Primary School High Road , Britford SP5 4DS | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Church of England Primary School High Road , Britford SP5 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School 11 The Close , SP1 2EB | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,670 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury College of Art Southampton Road , SP1 2PP | - not rated | 803 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close , SP1 2EQ | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaden Hall School 70 the Close , SP1 2EP | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Salisbury College of Technology Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 928 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House 26 the Close , SP1 2EJ | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jade | 109A Exeter Street, Salisbury | 784 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior at | Wiltshire College Salisbury, Southampton Road | 930 yd | |
| Wessex Restaurant | Wiltshire College Salisbury, Southampton Road | 930 yd | |
| Cafe at Salisbury & SW Museum | Salisbury And South Wiltshire Museum, The Kings House, 65 West Walk | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyfisher | Ayleswade Road, Harnham | 399 yd | |
| Five Rivers Bowls Club | Tollgate Road, Salisbury | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Harnham Church Of England Junior School Saxon Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.