SP2 8PU is in Netherhampton, Salisbury and Salisbury district. SP2 8PU is located in the Wilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Netherhampton, Salisbury, SP2 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP2 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SP2 8PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 42.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 39.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 57.4% | 52.6% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 19.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 36.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 94.9% | 90.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SP2 8PU was 90.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.4% higher than the Alderbury & Whiteparish average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SP2 8PU has the 7th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Alderbury & Whiteparish and the 290th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raptor House, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-04-12 | £682,846 |
| Larchwood Cottage, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-07-29 | £592,544 |
| Larchwood, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-09-25 | £578,667 |
| Unit 4 Netherhampton Business Centre, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2016-01-26 | £462,258 |
| Little Croft, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-10-02 | £449,598 |
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemerton St John Church of England Aided Primary School Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilton and Barford CofE Primary School Burcombe Lane , Wilton SP2 0ES | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilton CofE Primary School Burcombe Lane , Wilton SP2 0ES | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,381 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury High School Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilton CofE Middle School The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills School Home Farm Road , Wilton SP2 8PJ | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hills School Home Farm Road , Wilton SP2 8PJ | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Wilton Primary Campus The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Counties Auctioneers Cafe | The Livestock Market, Netherhampton Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Catering Ltd | Salisbury And South Wiltshire Golf Club, Netherhampton Road | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury And South Wilts Golf Club | golf | 582 yd |
| Netherhampton Road NETHERHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.