Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

PENNYFARTHING STREET, SP1 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNYFARTHING STREET, SP1 1HJ.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP1 1HJ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £261k. Property prices are trending down 31.4% year-on-year.

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

SP1 1HJ is an active urban area on Pennyfarthing Street, 0.4km from The Friary in Salisbury. Administratively it sits within Salisbury St Edmund's ward and the Salisbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SP1 1HJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 31.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP1 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00163336 (shared with 31 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 1HJ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 277,500

26 sales · Mean £ 274,498

Terraced

£ 230,000

17 sales · Mean £ 233,741

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

Crime rates near SP1 1HJ are high at 169 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 offences321
Anti-social behaviour232
Shoplifting85
Criminal damage and arson73
Public order70

school Local Schools

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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

Outstanding1156 pupils0.4 km
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St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Inadequate159 pupils0.6 km
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St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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South Wilts Grammar School

Good1151 pupils1.3 km
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Exeter House Special School

Good156 pupils1.4 km
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Wyndham Park Infants' School

Outstanding242 pupils1.4 km
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St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury

Good356 pupils1.4 km
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Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Discount Food Stores0.7 km
  • Salisbury Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd.0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
  • Blacks0.3 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Five Rivers Bowls Club0.6 km
  • The Railway Inn/Dusthole0.8 km
  • The Wyndham Arms0.5 km
  • Castle Street Social Club0.4 km
  • Catering Contracts0.4 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Naim Audio Ltd0.9 km
  • Outburst0.8 km
  • Cornish Bakery0.4 km
  • Allium0.3 km
  • Alpino0.3 km
  • + 82 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Popeyes0.5 km
  • Chef China Takeaway0.1 km
  • Dominic Pizza Kebab0.1 km
  • Harbour0.2 km
  • Lees Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cathedral View B&B0.4 km
  • Milford Hall Hotel0.7 km
  • The Mercure White Hart Hotel0.3 km
  • Chapter House0.3 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro 31510.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury1.0 km
  • Dean11.4 km
  • Grateley16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Chapel0.1 km
  • Milford House0.1 km
  • Cathedral Hotel0.1 km
  • Rollestone Street0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km