Swan Close, Salisbury, SP2 8LQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP2 8LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	53.1%	52.7%	-0.4%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	46.9%	47.3%	0.4%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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 8LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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	20.7%	30.1%	9.4%	37.9%	-7.8%
Married: Opposite sex	63.1%	56.5%	-6.6%	44.2%	12.3%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	1%	0.1%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.3%	6.2%	-2.1%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	6.5%	4.8%	-1.7%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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 (86.5%) 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	64.6%	52%	-12.6%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	25%	34.5%	9.5%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	8%	12.1%	4.1%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LQ this area, 6.3% 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 59.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6%	6.3%	0.3%	18.2%	-11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	4.4%	-3.4%	9.6%	-5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	11.7%	-3.5%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	5.3%	-5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	17%	7.8%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	55.3%	59.2%	3.9%	33.8%	25.4%
Other	3.2%	1.5%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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)
Indian	0%	2.8%	2.8%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	3.1%	0.4%	-2.7%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.1%	92.2%	-2.9%	81.4%	10.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.6% 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	86.1%	81.6%	-4.5%	83.2%	-1.6%
European Union	6.6%	9.2%	2.6%	6.1%	3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	4.3%	0.8%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.4%	82.1%	-3.3%	83.2%	-1.1%
10+ Years	2.1%	12.9%	10.8%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	8%	1.4%	-6.6%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.9%	76.7%	3.2%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
No passport held	10.6%	13.5%	-2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Swan Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swan Close was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Salisbury Harnham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Swan Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Salisbury Harnham East and the 521st highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SP2 8LQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Swan Close are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Salisbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Swan Close, Salisbury, SP2 8LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP2 8LQ

Average Price
£325,268

Semi-Detached
£325,268

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swan Close

Average Price
£454,649

Semi-Detached
£336,630

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£467,762

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swan CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Marbury Swan Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2002-03-22	£367,441
Tarka Swan Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2001-12-20	£305,818

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP2 8LQ

Employment

SP2 8LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	36
Human health and social work activities	29
Education	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	8
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	506 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harnham Infants' School Saxon Road , SP2 8JZ	3out of 4	604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Saxon Road , Harnham SP2 8JZ	3out of 4	604 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Shady Bower , SP1 2RG	2out of 4	1,516 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longford CofE (VC) Primary School High Road , Britford SP5 4DS	3out of 4	1,753 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	838 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	4out of 4	2,483 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE	3out of 4	3,204 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD	3out of 4	3,266 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY	3out of 4	3,406 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ	- not rated	1,232 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close , SP1 2EQ	- not rated	580 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Godolphin School Milford Hill , Salisbury SP1 2RA	- not rated	1,518 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	1,566 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA	- not rated	1,566 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	1,566 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Jade	109A Exeter Street, Salisbury	668 yd
Cafe at Salisbury & SW Museum	Salisbury And South Wiltshire Museum, The Kings House, 65 West Walk	756 yd
Bell Tower Tearooms	32 North Walk, The Close	900 yd
Riflemans Table	58 West Walk, The Close	936 yd
National Trust - Garden Tea Room	Mompesson House, The Close	970 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Greyfisher	Ayleswade Road, Harnham	167 yd
Harnham Community Sports & Social Cl	Harnham Community Sports And Social Club, Parsonage Green	892 yd
The Wig And Quill Inn	New Street, Salisbury	1,015 yd
Old House Cafe Ltd	The New Inn, New Street	1,015 yd
Catering Contracts	The New Inn, New Street	1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mani's Food Bar	41 Catherine Street, Salisbury		1,071 yd
Greggs	2 Old George Mall, Salisbury		1,080 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Salisbury Cathedral School THE CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	618 yd
Harnham Church Of England Junior School Saxon Road	grass pitches	726 yd
Harnham Cricket Ground Harnham Road	grass pitches	830 yd
Bishop Wordsworths School EXETER STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	874 yd
Harnham Community Sports & Social Club PARSONAGE GREEN	grass pitches	951 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of SP2 8LQ