SP2 0BU is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 1.0km from Burden's Ball in Wilton. Administratively it sits within Wilton ward and the Salisbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SP2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00184267 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, SP2 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, SP2 0BU.
515
33
£ 49,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP2 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SP2 0BU — age 33, 69% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP2 0BU. The average age is 33.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP2 0BU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sarum Academy
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Ta Moko Espresso0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury3.6 km
- Dean15.8 km
- Tisbury16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oakley Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SP20BU · Data under Open Government Licence