Ayrshire Close is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP2 9PF is located in the Salisbury Bemerton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ayrshire Close, Salisbury, SP2 9PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP2 9PL, SP2 9PJ, SP2 9PB, SP2 9PA, SP2 9PE, SP2 9PG, SP2 9PD, SP2 9PS, SP2 9JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP2 9PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 36.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 60.8% | 60.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9PF this area, 6.3% 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 | 13.6% | 6.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 24.9% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 32.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.8% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 94.4% | 88.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 87.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ayrshire Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Salisbury Bemerton Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ayrshire Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Salisbury Bemerton Heath and the 730th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ayrshire Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2026-02-20 | £267,500 |
| 38 Ayrshire Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2025-04-15 | £385,665 |
| 45 Ayrshire Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2025-03-19 | £247,645 |
| 8 Ayrshire Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-05-10 | £330,210 |
| 10 Ayrshire Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-01-10 | £305,151 |
SP2 9PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Xanten Way , SP2 9FL | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY | 3out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury High School Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | - not rated | 695 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,236 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilton CofE Middle School The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE | - not rated | 3,585 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 | 4,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Devizes Road, Salisbury | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bite | 62 Pinewood Way, Bemerton Heath | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Academy WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 696 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.