Lower Road, Salisbury, SP2 9NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP2 9NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	50.2%	1.8%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	51.6%	49.8%	-1.8%	49.0%	0.8%

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 9NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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	34.8%	44.9%	10.1%	37.9%	7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	40.2%	28.1%	-12.1%	44.2%	-16.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	15.8%	14.6%	-1.2%	9.1%	5.5%
Widowed	6.5%	7.9%	1.4%	6.1%	1.8%

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	43.5%	39.7%	-3.8%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	35.9%	40.7%	4.8%	33.6%	7.1%
Fair health	14.3%	14.7%	0.4%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4.5%	4.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.7%

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	21.7%	12.6%	-9.1%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	12.1%	-3.7%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	13.2%	-4.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	6.6%	3.9%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	22.5%	10.5%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	27.7%	29.7%	2.0%	33.8%	-4.1%
Other	2.7%	3.3%	0.6%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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	0.4%	1%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.1%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.9%	97.1%	0.2%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	88.8%	92.2%	3.4%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	5.8%	5.4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-0.7%
Africa	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87%	91.7%	4.7%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	10.8%	0%	-10.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	18.9%	13.5%	5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.6%	37.2%	17.4%
Christian	41.5%	46.2%	-4.7%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Lower Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Road was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% higher than the Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lower Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Salisbury Fisherton & Bemerton Village and the 219th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SP2 9NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 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 - 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) - 5/10 (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 Lower Road are based on 365 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 Lower Road, Salisbury, SP2 9NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SP2 9NB

Average Price
£346,213

Semi-Detached
£389,687

Terraced
£336,552

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Road

Average Price
£590,763

Semi-Detached
£599,739

Terraced
£423,322

Detached
£811,378

Flats/Maisonettes
£233,572

Other
£746,095

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-12-14	£336,350
9 Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-05-26	£402,938
31 Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2020-11-19	£352,485
39 Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£316,000	2019-10-18	£395,286
41 Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2019-01-04	£411,310

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SP2 9NB

Employment

SP2 9NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	71
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	11
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW	3out of 4	666 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ	3out of 4	700 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG	4out of 4	1,083 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY	3out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY	2out of 4	1,446 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ	4out of 4	1,809 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS	3out of 4	2,012 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Exeter Street , SP1 2ED	4out of 4	2,102 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE	3out of 4	3,785 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD	3out of 4	3,826 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	2,753 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
The WASP Centre Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY	- not rated	549 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA	- not rated	2,052 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fountain House Education Suite C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd , 47 Bedwin Street SP1 3UT	- not rated	2,074 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , Ilford IG8 9QA	- not rated	2,074 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	2,074 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
Saffron Blues Cafe limited	Snack Cabin, Brunel Road	399 yd
Munchies Kitchen Salisbury Ltd @	Law Courts, Wilton Road	651 yd
Fountain Cafe	Salisbury Medical Practice, Fisherton House	668 yd
Evolution Enterprises LTD	Salisbury Golf Centre, Wilton Road	941 yd
Cafe Local	Salisbury Railway Station, South Western Road	982 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Halfway House	Wilton Road, Salisbury	368 yd
Bemerton Conservative Club	123 Lower Road, Salisbury	427 yd
The Horse And Groom	Wilton Road, Salisbury	472 yd
Salisbury & South Wilts Sports Club	Salisbury And South Wilts Sports Club, Wilton Road	608 yd
Pembroke Park Club Ltd	24 Pembroke Road, Bemerton Heath	710 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roam Catering LTD	Unit 22, Norton Enterprise Park	210 yd
Britz	207 Wilton Road, Salisbury	368 yd
Hoi Fan	31 Devizes Road, Salisbury	957 yd
Saffron	17 Wilton Road, Salisbury	960 yd
Snack Packers	3 Wilton Road, Salisbury	960 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Welcome	207 Wilton Road, Salisbury		368 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Salisbury & South Wilts Sports Club SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS SPORTS CLUB SALISBURY AND SOUTH WILTS SPORTS CLUB WILTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	745 yd
Salisbury Golf Centre WILTON ROAD	golf	941 yd
Sarum St Pauls Ce Primary School WESTMINSTER ROAD	grass pitches	1,027 yd
Middle Street Meadow Middle Street	grass pitches	1,038 yd
Riverside Tennis Club Coldharbour Lane	tennis courts	1,046 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SP2 9NB