Bridge Gardens is in Fovant, Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP3 5DT is located in the Fovant & Chalke Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Gardens, Fovant, Salisbury, SP3 5DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP3 5JN, SP3 5JU, SP3 5JT, SP3 5LP, SP3 5JW, SP3 5JX, SP3 5JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SP3 5DT has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 55% | 49% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45% | 51% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 20.5% | 22.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 48.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 17.1% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 8.3% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 47.9% | 13.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 31.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 21.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 30.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.5% | 94.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Gardens was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Fovant & Chalke Valley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Bridge Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Fovant & Chalke Valley and the 400th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren House, 2 Bridge Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £592,500 | 2018-03-08 | £728,566 |
| 1 Bridge Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-06-06 | £662,537 |
| 1 Bridge Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2007-06-05 | £772,945 |
| 2 Bridge Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2006-05-30 | £763,774 |
| 2 Bridge Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, a newly built property | £70,000 | 2002-10-02 | £149,767 |
SP3 5DT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SP3 5DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinton CofE Primary School Hindon Road , Dinton SP3 5HW | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School The Street , Chilmark SP3 5AR | 2out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater Good Inn | The Greater Good, Fovant | 597 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.