Meadow Cottages is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP2 8LP 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 Meadow Cottages, Salisbury, SP2 8LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 8LW, SP2 8NT, SP2 8LT, SP2 8NU, SP2 8NX, SP2 8PQ, SP2 8LS, SP2 8LZ, SP2 8LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP2 8LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 25.8% | 21.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 62.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 51.6% | 44.8% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.8% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 14.8% | 17.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 35.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.2% | 91.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Cottages was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Cottages has the 4th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 308th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Meadow Cottages Middle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-20 | £448,631 |
| 4 Meadow Cottages Middle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-08-12 | £466,106 |
| 3 Meadow Cottages, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2004-09-07 | £389,101 |
SP2 8LP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SP2 8LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,664 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 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,387 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close , SP1 2EQ | - not rated | 1,618 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 | 2,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA | - not rated | 2,029 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 | 2,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Chapters - Platinum Skie | Constable Court, Fountain Way | 413 yd | |
| Saffron Blues Cafe limited | Snack Cabin, Brunel Road | 639 yd | |
| Fountain Cafe | Salisbury Medical Practice, Fisherton House | 1,015 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Salisbury Railway Station, South Western Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Cl | Harnham Community Sports And Social Club, Parsonage Green | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Fishbar | Norfolk Road, Harnham | 430 yd | |
| Roam Catering LTD | Unit 22, Norton Enterprise Park | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Street Meadow Middle Street | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Harnham Cricket Ground Harnham Road | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Harnham Community Sports & Social Club PARSONAGE GREEN | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Harnham Church Of England Junior School Saxon Road | grass pitches | 931 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.