Richards Drive is in Amesbury, Salisbury and in Wiltshire district. SP4 7TY is located in the Amesbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richards Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SP4 7UN, SP4 7TZ, SP4 7GJ, SP4 7GG, SP4 7GN, SP4 7UP, SP4 7UQ, SP4 7GP, SP4 7XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SP4 7TY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 53.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 46.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 41.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 43.9% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 61.4% | 61.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 27.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7TY this area, 8% 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 | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 22.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 36.1% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 86.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 92.9% | 85.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 85.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richards Drive was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Amesbury East & Bulford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richards Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Amesbury East & Bulford and the 489th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Richards Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-03-18 | £318,969 |
| 2 Richards Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, a newly built property | £115,485 | 2018-08-30 | £142,822 |
| 6 Richards Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, a newly built property | £249,632 | 2018-07-29 | £311,736 |
| 4 Richards Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire Terraced, a newly built property | £270,431 | 2018-06-29 | £336,887 |
SP4 7TY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 301 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Archer Primary School Shears Drive , Archers Gate SP4 7XX | - not rated | 197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Gate Primary School Great Amber Way , Amesbury SP4 7GD | - not rated | 504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury Earls Court Road , Amesbury SP4 7LX | 1out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Kitchener Road , Amesbury SP4 7AX | 2out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School John French Way , Bulford Village SP4 9HP | 2out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonehenge School Holders Road , SP4 7PW | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon Valley Academy Recreation Road , Durrington SP4 8HH | 2out of 4 | 4,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Preparatory School High Street , Bulford SP4 9DR | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Gate | The Orchard, Bence Court | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amebury RFC @ Centenary Pavillion | Centenary Park, Archers Way | 504 yd | |
| Boscombe Down Recreational Club | Lyndhurst Road, Amesbury | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House | 4 Bence Court, Archers Way | 438 yd | |
| Harlees Fish & Chips Ltd | 3 Bence Court, Archers Way | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Store | 1 Bence Court, Archers Way | 438 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | Boscombe Road, Amesbury | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Archer Primary School SHEARS DRIVE | grass pitches | 289 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.