Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SP1 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SP1 1AL.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SP1 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SP1 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £217k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP1 1AL is an active urban area on Three Swans Chequer, 0.5km from The Friary in Salisbury. Administratively it sits within Salisbury St Edmund's ward and the Salisbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SP1 1AL offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00163284 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP1 1AL. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 276,975

64 sales · Mean £ 283,952

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SP1 1AL are high at 177 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences327
Anti-social behaviour236
Shoplifting103
Public order77
Criminal damage and arson67

school Local Schools

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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

Outstanding1156 pupils0.5 km
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St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Inadequate159 pupils0.8 km
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St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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South Wilts Grammar School

Good1151 pupils1.1 km
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Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils1.2 km
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Exeter House Special School

Good156 pupils1.2 km
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Wyndham Park Infants' School

Outstanding242 pupils1.2 km
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St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury

Good356 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Cornish Bakery0.3 km
  • Allium0.2 km
  • Alpino0.2 km
  • Amouri Cafe0.4 km
  • Arman Handcrafted Shop0.3 km
  • + 80 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.1 km
  • Blacks0.3 km
  • Blueberry Den0.2 km
  • Blueberry Den0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • + 39 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cathedral View B&B0.6 km
  • Milford Hall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Mercure White Hart Hotel0.4 km
  • Chapter House0.4 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Castle Street Social Club0.2 km
  • Catering Contracts0.4 km
  • Live Escape Rooms Salisbury Ltd0.1 km
  • Lounge 300.2 km
  • Old House Cafe Ltd0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Chef China Takeaway0.3 km
  • Dominic Pizza Kebab0.2 km
  • Harbour0.0 km
  • Lees Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Mr Shawarama0.2 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Waitrose Petrol Forecourt0.9 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury0.8 km
  • Dean11.6 km
  • Grateley16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.0 km
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