Primrose Road, Salisbury, SP2 9JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP2 9JP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	48.4%	-1.8%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	49.8%	51.6%	1.8%	49.0%	2.6%

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 9JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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	27.5%	24.4%	-3.1%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	53.6%	-3.7%	44.2%	9.4%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.8%	14.8%	7.0%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	5%	5.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-0.8%

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	48.4%	46.5%	-1.9%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	32.6%	35.7%	3.1%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	15%	12.8%	-2.2%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	3.3%	4.3%	1.0%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22%	15.8%	-6.2%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	12.9%	-1.3%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	13.4%	-5.4%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6%	4.3%	-1.7%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	16.7%	2.0%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	33%	13.3%	33.8%	-0.8%
Other	4.6%	3.8%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	6.6%	1.9%	-4.7%	1.1%	0.8%
Chinese	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	0.7%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	90.5%	95.7%	5.2%	81.4%	14.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.9% 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	93.8%	91.9%	-1.9%	83.2%	8.7%
European Union	1.5%	5.8%	4.3%	6.1%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	4%	1.9%	-2.1%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	92.2%	-0.8%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.2%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.6%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0%	-5.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.2%	37.2%	-5.0%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Primrose Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Road was 177.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.2% higher than the Salisbury Bemerton Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Primrose Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Salisbury Bemerton Heath and the 97th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

🔎 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 9JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Primrose Road are based on 36 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 Primrose Road, Salisbury, SP2 9JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP2 9JP

Average Price
£277,319

Semi-Detached
£279,931

Terraced
£274,707

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Primrose Road

Average Price
£269,372

Semi-Detached
£274,447

Terraced
£270,399

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£180,799

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Primrose Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Primrose Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-06-20	£275,214
42 Primrose Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£222,500	2017-11-24	£276,681
52 Primrose Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2017-07-21	£276,501
36 Primrose Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-03-30	£304,643
42 Primrose Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£189,950	2015-06-29	£276,942

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP2 9JP

Employment

SP2 9JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SP2 9JP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	65
Retired	56
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	13
Other	13
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	- not rated	682 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	3out of 4	682 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY	3out of 4	793 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	933 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Xanten Way , SP2 9FL	3out of 4	1,336 yd	Free schools	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	861 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS	3out of 4	861 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU	- not rated	1,687 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	- not rated	2,116 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	3out of 4	2,116 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	776 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ	- not rated	1,707 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilton CofE Middle School The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE	- not rated	3,907 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	3,907 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ	- not rated	3,923 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	1,690 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU	- not rated	2,230 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY	- not rated	2,277 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	- not rated	2,680 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL	3out of 4	2,680 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	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
The Bemerton Grill @	Bemerton Heath Harlequins Football Club, Western Way		1,029 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Royal Oak	Devizes Road, Salisbury		417 yd
Harlequin Sports Club	Bemerton Heath Harlequins Football Club, Western Way		1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tasty Bite	62 Pinewood Way, Bemerton Heath		722 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pembroke Park Primary School DEVIZES ROAD	grass pitches	682 yd
Sarum Academy WESTWOOD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	859 yd
Bemerton Heath Harlequins Football Club WESTERN WAY	grass pitches	1,033 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	52.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SP2 9JP