Adlam Way is in Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP2 9FA is located in the Salisbury Bemerton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adlam Way, Salisbury, SP2 9FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 9FE, SP2 9FH, SP2 9FF, SP2 9FB, SP2 9FJ, SP2 9FG, SP2 9FR, SP2 9FN, SP2 9FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP2 9FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 9FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 32.5% | 48.9% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 41.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 5.6% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.2%) 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 | 56.4% | 60.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9FA this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 7.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 32.8% | 21.5% | 16.9% | 15.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 30.5% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 89.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 94.2% | 87.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 87.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adlam Way was 142.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% higher than the Salisbury Bemerton Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adlam Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Salisbury Bemerton Heath and the 128th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Adlam Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2025-09-18 | £418,000 |
| 73 Adlam Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2025-03-25 | £350,449 |
| 119 Adlam Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-11-22 | £318,900 |
| 125 Adlam Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, a newly built property | £390,000 | 2022-12-23 | £398,264 |
| 59 Adlam Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, a newly built property | £359,995 | 2022-12-22 | £367,624 |
SP2 9FA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 224 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Xanten Way , SP2 9FL | - not rated | 105 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY | 2out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stratford Road , Stratford-sub-Castle SP1 3LL | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED | 4out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 5,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 5,271 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 | 5,257 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leehurst Swan School 19 Campbell Road , Salisbury SP1 3BQ | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Academy WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,044 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.