Longhedge Cottages is in Salisbury and in Salisbury district. SP4 6BP is located in the Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longhedge Cottages, Salisbury, SP4 6BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP4 6RR, SP4 6SA, SP4 6SH, SP4 6SF, SP4 6SG, SP4 6SL, SP4 6RN, SP4 6SD, SP4 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SP4 6BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.3% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around SP4 6BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 30.8% | 48.7% | 17.9% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 34.7% | -20.8% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 58.4% | 58.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 24.7% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around SP4 6BP this area, 8.2% 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 | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.3% | 25.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 36.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.4% | 88.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 91.2% | 87.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 87% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longhedge Cottages was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 307.3% higher than the Alderbury & Whiteparish average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longhedge Cottages has the 4th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Alderbury & Whiteparish and the 177th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Longhedge Cottages, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2019-03-05 | £634,575 |
| 2 Longhedge Cottages, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-06-20 | £318,864 |
| 1 Longhedge Cottages, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2001-09-21 | £313,643 |
| 2 Longhedge Cottages, Salisbury, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1997-03-27 | £229,877 |
| Full-Time Employee | 190 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Sarum Primary School Pheasant Drive , Old Sarum SP4 6GH | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stratford Road , Stratford-sub-Castle SP1 3LL | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greentrees Primary School Sycamore Drive , Bishopdown SP1 3GZ | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Park Infants' School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 4out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 2out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Girls' School Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RD | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wyvern College Church Road , Laverstock SP1 1RE | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 4,995 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leehurst Swan School 19 Campbell Road , Salisbury SP1 3BQ | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafyn Grove School Bourne Avenue , SP1 1LR | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires School Lane , Salisbury SP1 3YA | - not rated | 4,130 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 | 4,202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP's Longhedge Kebab Junction | 2 Rhodes-Moorhouse Way, Longhedge | 112 yd | |
| Old Sarum Development Centre Cafe | Alabare Development Centre, Portway | 685 yd | |
| Jumpin Inflatable Fun | Unit 1c, Castlegate Business Park | 941 yd | |
| Skies Cafe | Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury FC Limited | Raymond Mcenhill Stadium, Partridge Way | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 8 Rhodes-Moorhouse Way, Longhedge | 96 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 6 Rhodes-Moorhouse Way, Longhedge | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd. | Local Centre, Portway | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Fc RAYMOND MCENHILL STADIUM RAYMOND MCENHILL STADIUM PARTRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 666 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.