Folkestone Road is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP2 8JP is located in the Salisbury Harnham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Folkestone Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 8LG, SP2 8DG, SP2 8JT, SP2 8JU, SP2 8JN, SP2 8DQ, SP2 8JX, SP2 8JW, SP2 8JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP2 8JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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% | 53.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 20.7% | 23.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 47.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
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 | 39.1% | 36.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 39.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 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 | 19.7% | 20.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 91.6% | 93.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 94.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Folkestone Road was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Folkestone Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 790th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Folkestone Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £642,500 | 2024-11-15 | £674,365 |
| 2 Folkestone Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-04-03 | £565,076 |
| 15 Folkestone Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £603,500 | 2022-08-31 | £630,241 |
| 18 Folkestone Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-06-16 | £481,696 |
| 20 Folkestone Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-30 | £445,958 |
SP2 8JP 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 8JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Exeter Street , SP1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG | 2out of 4 | 1,918 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 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,739 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 | 1,651 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 | 882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 1,767 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 | 1,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Salisbury & SW Museum | Salisbury And South Wiltshire Museum, The Kings House, 65 West Walk | 727 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Chapters - Platinum Skie | Constable Court, Fountain Way | 853 yd | |
| Riflemans Table | 58 West Walk, The Close | 959 yd | |
| The Jade | 109A Exeter Street, Salisbury | 965 yd | |
| Bell Tower Tearooms | 32 North Walk, The Close | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Cl | Harnham Community Sports And Social Club, Parsonage Green | 413 yd | |
| The Greyfisher | Ayleswade Road, Harnham | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Fishbar | Norfolk Road, Harnham | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harnham Church Of England Junior School Saxon Road | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Harnham Cricket Ground Harnham Road | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Club PARSONAGE GREEN | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Middle Street Meadow Middle Street | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 168.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.