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Amesbury South

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About

Amesbury South ward lies on the southern edge of the town of Amesbury, within the wider Salisbury Plain area. The landscape is characterised by open chalk downland and the River Avon, which flows through the western part of the ward. Residential areas consist primarily of post-war housing estates, with local amenities centred along Boscombe Road. The ward is bordered by extensive military training land to the south and east.

The area is directly adjacent to the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, with the ancient stone circle situated just beyond its western boundary. This proximity influences local planning and conservation efforts. Daily life is shaped by the presence of the army, with many residents connected to nearby garrisons. Traffic along the A303 corridor is a consistent feature, linking the area to London and the South West.

Area overview

On average Amesbury South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Amesbury South is £59,989 per year. There are 2 schools in Amesbury South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Amesbury South is home to around 5,534 people, with a population density of about 2,580.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Amesbury South Population
5,534
Population density
2,580.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.08(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.91(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-16%)
Public order
3.98(-39%)
Other theft
3.98(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,772
86.18%
Other White
198
3.58%
Other Asian
117
2.11%
African
86
1.55%
Other
70
1.26%
Total population: 5,537

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,341
32.96%
Level 3 (A level)
959
23.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
731
17.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
10.59%
No qualifications
391
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,069

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
867
42.71%
Other social rented
310
15.27%
Owns outright
261
12.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
12.07%
Shared ownership
130
6.4%
Total households: 2,030

Property prices in Amesbury South

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Amesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Amesbury South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£414,500
Flats2£160,500
Semi-Detached26£307,500
Terraced19£299,000

10 years median price trend in Amesbury South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amesbury South.

All postcodes in Amesbury South

SP47XD

Mckie Road

SP47XT

Shears Drive

SP47FQ

Penny Lane

SP47XU

Shears Drive

SP47NZ

Banting Close

SP47DS

Conyger Road

SP47XR

Archers Way

SP47UH

Hatscheck Court

SP47YU

Claypipe Close

SP47GP

Truckle Road

SP47YA

Shears Drive

SP47FB

Redworth Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.