SP1 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Pilgrims Gate, 0.4km from Laverstock in Salisbury. Administratively it sits within Laverstock ward and the Salisbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SP1 1AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00163271 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PILGRIMS GATE, SP1 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILGRIMS GATE, SP1 1AF.
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42
£ 55,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP1 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, SP1 1AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP1 1AF. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 184,500
3 sales · Mean £ 189,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP1 1AF has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock
Wyvern St Edmund's
St Joseph's Catholic School
St Martin's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wyndham Park Infants' School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Exeter House Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Classic Aroma0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- Riverbourne Community Farm shop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Duck Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury2.5 km
- Dean10.2 km
- Grateley15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Down View Road0.1 km
- Down View Road0.1 km
- Down View Road0.1 km
- St Andrews0.2 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP11AF · Data under Open Government Licence