Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, SP2 9EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP2 9EU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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	54%	54%	0.0%	51.0%	3.0%
Male	46%	46%	0.0%	49.0%	-3.0%

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 area around SP2 9EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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	37.3%	43.7%	6.4%	37.9%	5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	34.7%	32.1%	-2.6%	44.2%	-12.1%
Separated	4.1%	3.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	15.5%	15.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	8.3%	5.6%	-2.7%	6.1%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.1%	33.9%	-0.2%	48.4%	-14.5%
Good health	44.4%	44.4%	0.0%	33.6%	10.8%
Fair health	13.9%	12.6%	-1.3%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	6%	7.3%	1.3%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.6%	22.1%	-8.5%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.8%	16.4%	-5.4%	9.6%	6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	17.8%	-1.4%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	4.7%	0.0%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	16.4%	4.5%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	9.8%	21.1%	11.3%	33.8%	-12.7%
Other	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.2%	95.4%	0.2%	81.4%	14.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.1%	1.0%
Other	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% 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	91.7%	87.5%	-4.2%	83.2%	4.3%
European Union	3.6%	8.7%	5.1%	6.1%	2.6%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2%	3.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	88.4%	-2.1%	83.2%	5.2%
10+ Years	1.2%	7.7%	6.5%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	3.2%	0.4%	-2.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	1.1%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.8%	76.7%	-15.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	2.8%	1.3%	1.5%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	30.4%	13.5%	16.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.5%	37.2%	13.3%
Christian	40.4%	46.2%	-5.8%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Gainsborough Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Close was 184.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.5% higher than the Salisbury Bemerton Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gainsborough Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Salisbury Bemerton Heath and the 88th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SP2 9EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Gainsborough Close are based on 107 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 Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, SP2 9EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP2 9EU

Average Price
£228,140

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£228,140

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gainsborough Close

Average Price
£219,745

Semi-Detached
£256,445

Terraced
£230,327

Detached
£249,811

Flats/Maisonettes
£127,668

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gainsborough CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£183,000	2019-10-28	£223,691
1 Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2018-07-06	£159,488
51 Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2017-08-31	£202,427
45 Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£143,000	2015-10-05	£198,152
17 Gainsborough Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£146,000	2015-08-21	£205,709

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP2 9EU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	36
Part-Time Employee	28
Looking after home or family	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	15
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	12
Construction	10
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY	3out of 4	393 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bemerton St John Church of England Aided Primary School Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW	- not rated	803 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW	3out of 4	803 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	- not rated	812 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	3out of 4	812 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury High School Westwood Road , SP2 9HS	- not rated	936 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS	3out of 4	936 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU	- not rated	1,196 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	- not rated	2,134 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	3out of 4	2,134 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	- not rated	715 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ	- not rated	1,326 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilton CofE Middle School The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE	- not rated	3,706 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW	- not rated	3,582 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ	- not rated	3,635 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
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Wilton Road , SP2 7EU	- not rated	1,199 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY	- not rated	1,639 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU	- not rated	2,146 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Farringdon Centre School Lane , SP1 3YA	- not rated	2,770 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School School Lane , SP1 3YA	- not rated	2,770 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Evolution Enterprises LTD	Salisbury Golf Centre, Wilton Road		417 yd
The Bemerton Grill @	Bemerton Heath Harlequins Football Club, Western Way		441 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harlequin Sports Club	Bemerton Heath Harlequins Football Club, Western Way	441 yd
Pembroke Park Club Ltd	24 Pembroke Road, Bemerton Heath	493 yd
Salisbury & South Wilts Sports Club	Salisbury And South Wilts Sports Club, Wilton Road	672 yd
The Royal Oak	Devizes Road, Salisbury	674 yd
Bemerton Conservative Club	123 Lower Road, Salisbury	832 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tasty Bite	62 Pinewood Way, Bemerton Heath		670 yd
Britz	207 Wilton Road, Salisbury		840 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Welcome	207 Wilton Road, Salisbury		840 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Salisbury Golf Centre WILTON ROAD	golf	420 yd
Salisbury & South Wilts Sports Club SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS SPORTS CLUB SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS SPORTS CLUB WILTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	550 yd
Bemerton Heath Harlequins Football Club WESTERN WAY	grass pitches	595 yd
Pembroke Park Primary School DEVIZES ROAD	grass pitches	812 yd
Sarum Academy WESTWOOD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	932 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.