City Pop. 46,596

Living in Salisbury: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Salisbury comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Salisbury most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

108 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 1,743 crimes

↑ 12% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,036 crimes

↑ 46% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 427 crimes

↑ 35% above national average

Public order 407 crimes

↑ 34% above national average

Shoplifting 392 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 1,027 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 241 crimes
2 Hospital 191 crimes
3 Queen Street 182 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³

Green Space 53

Parks Ample 22

Sports Pitches Ample 39

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Ample 27

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 31

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 24 in area

1Outstanding15Good2Requires Improvement1Inadequate5Ungraded

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Bemerton St John Church of England PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Exeter House Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Good
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Harnham Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Pembroke Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Sarum AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
Good
South Wilts Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
Good
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, LaverstockPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital0.4 mi

Southampton General Hospital16.8 mi

Royal Hampshire County Hospital19 mi

Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks70%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%

4 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity1,661 patients per GP

19dentists11pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%

available across Wiltshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,151 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.8%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.8%Student3.3%Other inactive9.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary25.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership61%

Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27

A £1,715

B £2,000

C £2,286

D £2,572

E £3,144

F £3,715

G £4,287

H £5,144

Energy Southern England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Wessex Water

Average bill regional £581/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Salisbury 0.4 mi

Dean 7.6 mi

Grateley 10.2 mi

J1 M27 14.1 mi

J2 M27 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 42

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 78

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 37

Retail Shopping Ample 352

Takeaways Ample 29

Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£310,000	357
Detached	£480,000	71
Semi-detached	£335,000	87
Terraced	£280,000	125
Flat / Maisonette	£184,500	74

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Salisbury a nice place to live?

Salisbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Salisbury is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Salisbury?

Salisbury has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 5,032 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Salisbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Salisbury are Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School, Bemerton St John Church of England Primary and Exeter House Special School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 24 rated schools in Salisbury in total.

What are house prices like in Salisbury?

The current median house price in Salisbury is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £480,000, semi-detached £335,000, terraced £280,000, flat £184,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 357 sales recorded in the past 12 months.