Harnham Road is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP2 8JJ 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 Harnham Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 8JL, SP2 8EN, SP2 8JG, SP2 8LQ, SP2 8DR, SP2 8EP, SP2 8JH, SP2 8EL, SP2 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP2 8JJ 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 | 53.1% | 50.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SP2 8JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 29.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 51.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 51.8% | 51.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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.
In the area around SP2 8JJ this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 7.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 11.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 60.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 87.7% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 86% | 78.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 79.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 4.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harnham Road was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harnham Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 758th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Watersmeet House, 60 Harnham Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £419,000 | 2025-09-11 | £419,000 |
| 61 Harnham Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-02-28 | £407,331 |
| Sheepe Cottage, 57 Harnham Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-30 | £297,492 |
| 55 Harnham Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-11-29 | £398,625 |
| 38 Harnham Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2024-11-14 | £432,275 |
SP2 8JJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SP2 8JJ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,851 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 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,418 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 | 1,276 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 | 559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 1,526 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 | 1,526 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Salisbury & SW Museum | Salisbury And South Wiltshire Museum, The Kings House, 65 West Walk | 646 yd | |
| The Jade | 109A Exeter Street, Salisbury | 648 yd | |
| Bell Tower Tearooms | 32 North Walk, The Close | 824 yd | |
| Riflemans Table | 58 West Walk, The Close | 841 yd | |
| National Trust - Garden Tea Room | Mompesson House, The Close | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyfisher | Ayleswade Road, Harnham | 204 yd | |
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Cl | Harnham Community Sports And Social Club, Parsonage Green | 771 yd | |
| The Wig And Quill Inn | New Street, Salisbury | 953 yd | |
| Old House Cafe Ltd | The New Inn, New Street | 953 yd | |
| Catering Contracts | The New Inn, New Street | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 2 Old George Mall, Salisbury | 1,015 yd | |
| Mani's Food Bar | 41 Catherine Street, Salisbury | 1,031 yd | |
| Juice Point & Vape Point | 1 Old George Mall, Salisbury | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 23-27 New Canal, Salisbury | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Harnham Church Of England Junior School Saxon Road | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Harnham Cricket Ground Harnham Road | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Club PARSONAGE GREEN | grass pitches | 846 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.