SP1 1EQ is an active urban area on St Edmunds Church Street, 0.6km from The Friary in Salisbury. Administratively it sits within Salisbury St Edmund's ward and the Salisbury constituency.
Within the SP1 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00163296 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST EDMUNDS CHURCH STREET, SP1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST EDMUNDS CHURCH STREET, SP1 1EQ.
314
51
£ 51,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP1 1EQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 51, SP1 1EQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £280k. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP1 1EQ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,750
10 sales · Mean £ 271,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SP1 1EQ are high at 144 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.
school Local Schools
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
South Wilts Grammar School
Wyndham Park Infants' School
Exeter House Special School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Cornish Bakery0.4 km
- Allium0.4 km
- Alpino0.4 km
- Amouri Cafe0.4 km
- Arman Handcrafted Shop0.5 km
- + 81 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.3 km
- Blacks0.4 km
- Blueberry Den0.2 km
- Blueberry Den0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cathedral View B&B0.7 km
- Milford Hall Hotel0.5 km
- The Mercure White Hart Hotel0.5 km
- Chapter House0.6 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Castle Street Social Club0.3 km
- Catering Contracts0.5 km
- Live Escape Rooms Salisbury Ltd0.2 km
- Lounge 300.3 km
- Old House Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Chef China Takeaway0.3 km
- Dominic Pizza Kebab0.3 km
- Harbour0.1 km
- Lees Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Mr Shawarama0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose Superstore0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Waitrose Petrol Forecourt0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury1.0 km
- Dean11.5 km
- Grateley16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Arts Centre0.1 km
- Arts Centre0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SP11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence