The Ridge is in Tisbury, Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP3 5SD is located in the Nadder Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridge, Tisbury, Salisbury, SP3 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP3 5SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.3% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.7% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.8% | 37.4% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 50.3% | 48.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.5% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 16.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 16.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 26.7% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 92.5% | 88.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 87.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.5% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridge was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% higher than the Fovant & Chalke Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridge has the 17th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Fovant & Chalke Valley and the 497th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quadrangle The Ridge, Salisbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2007-12-10 | £2,159,756 |
SP3 5SD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School The Street , Chilmark SP3 5AR | 2out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury Weaveland Road , Tisbury SP3 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's School Lane , Hindon SP3 6EA | 3out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardour Catholic Primary School Wardour , SP3 6RF | 3out of 4 | 5,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.