Swallowmead is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP2 8JD is located in the Salisbury Harnham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swallowmead, Salisbury, SP2 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 8BN, SP2 8DH, SP2 8JE, SP2 8ET, SP2 8JF, SP2 8DN, SP2 8EF, SP2 8QP, SP2 8EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP2 8JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 52.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 37.6% | 39.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 51.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 36.2% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.1% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 41.9% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.5% | 15% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.5% | 77.9% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 88.2% | 78% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 77.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallowmead was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swallowmead has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 194th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Swallowmead, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-13 | £258,847 |
| 39 Swallowmead, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-10-25 | £352,927 |
| 1 Swallowmead, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-09-27 | £188,355 |
| Garage, 21 Swallowmead, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £15,500 | 2024-05-17 | £15,922 |
| 8 Swallowmead, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-05 | £256,513 |
SP2 8JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SP2 8JD 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford CofE (VC) Primary School High Road , Britford SP5 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,982 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 | 1,779 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close , SP1 2EQ | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 2,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyfisher | Ayleswade Road, Harnham | 761 yd | |
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Cl | Harnham Community Sports And Social Club, Parsonage Green | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harnham Church Of England Junior School Saxon Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Club PARSONAGE GREEN | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Harnham Cricket Ground Harnham Road | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.